Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.
Besides the religious nature of this institution, it seems to have been partly of a civil and prudential use
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Bible References
Besides the religious nature of this institution, it seems to have been partly of a civil and prudential use
Judges 13:14
She must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine. She must not drink any wine or beer, or eat any forbidden food. She must do everything I told her to do.
Proverbs 31:4
It is not for kings, O Lemuel; it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes to desire strong drink.
Jeremiah 35:6
But they answered: No! The ancestor of our clan, Jonadab son of Rechab, made a rule that we must obey. He said: 'Do not ever drink wine
Amos 2:12
But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying: 'Do Not Prophesy!'
Luke 1:15
He will be great in the eyes of God. He will not drink wine or strong drink and he will be full of Holy Spirit from the time of his birth.
Luke 7:33
John the Baptist came fasting and drinking no wine and you say he has a demon.
Luke 21:34
Be awake so your hearts are not weighed down. Do not allow the weight of worldly involvement, drunkenness, and cares of this life be a snare when that day suddenly comes.
Ephesians 5:18
Do not get drunk with wine, for that is a public act of violence, but be filled with the Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1 Timothy 5:23
Do not drink water any longer, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your many infirmities.
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Leviticus 22:2
Tell Aaron and his sons that they must respect the holy offerings that the Israelites set apart for me. In this way they will not dishonor my holy name. I am Jehovah.