Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Total abstinence » From intoxicating beverages
he shall appear as a divine messenger. he shall drink neither wine, nor any other strong liquor: he shall be filled with the holy spirit, even from his infancy:
Verse Concepts
Adder » A venomous serpent
Asp » Injurious effects of wine
or adder Asp » (venom of), of injurious effects of wine
Chastity » Drunkenness destructive to
Drunkenness » What alcohol does
Reptiles » Mentioned in scripture » Adder or asp
Serpent » Venom of
but Paul shook off the animal into the fire without having receiv'd any hurt. however, they expected to have seen him swell, or suddenly die away. but when they had waited a good while, and saw no harm come to him, they were of another opinion, and said he was a God.
Serpents » Illustrative » (poisonous bite of,) of baneful effects of wine
Wine » Fermented
so no man pours new wine into old skins, for that would burst them, and then both would be lost: but new wine must be put into new skins.
Verse Concepts