37 Bible Verses about Wine
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The businessmen of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because no one can buy their cargoes anymore -- cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones, fine linen, silk, and scarlet, all kinds of citron wood, all kinds of goods in ivory and costly woods, bronze, iron, and marble, cinnamon, spices, incense, perfume, frankincense, wine, oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, carriages, slaves, and the lives of human beings.
Two days later there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and Jesus' mother was there. Jesus and His disciples, too, were invited to the wedding. When the wine was all gone, Jesus' mother said to Him, "They have no wine!"read more.
Jesus said to her, "Woman, what have you to do with me? My time to act has not yet come." His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you." Now in accordance with the custom of purification practiced by the Jews, six stone water jars were standing there, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, "Fill these jars with water." So they filled them up to the brim. Then He said to them, "Now draw some out and take it to the manager of the feast." So they took him some. As soon as the manager tasted the water just turned into wine, without knowing where it came from, although the servants who had drawn the water did know, he called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everybody, as a rule, serves his good wine first, and his poorer wine after people have drunk freely; you have kept the good wine till now." Jesus performed this, the first of His wonder-works, at Cana in Galilee. By it He showed His glorious power, and so His disciples believed in Him.
they gave Him some wine mixed with gall, but when He tasted it, He would not drink it.
They offered Him wine flavored with myrrh, but He would not take it.
Then a second angel followed, saying: "She has fallen! Mighty Babylon has fallen, who made all the nations drink the wine of vengeance due her immorality!" Then a third angel followed them, saying in a loud voice: "Whoever worships the wild beast and his statue and lets his mark be stamped on his forehead or on his hand, himself will have to drink the wine of God's vengeance, poured unmixed into the cup of His wrath, and be tortured with fire and brimstone before the eyes of the holy angels and the Lamb.
The great city was broken into three parts; the cities of the heathen fell, and God remembered to give mighty Babylon the cup of the wine of His raging wrath,
Stop drinking water only, but take a little wine to strengthen your stomach and relieve its frequent attacks.
Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and spoke to me, saying: "Come, I will show you the doom of the noted prostitute who is seated on many waters, in whose prostitution the kings of the earth have joined, and with the wine of whose prostitution the inhabitants of the earth have been intoxicated."
because all the nations have fallen by drinking the raging wine of her immorality; the kings of the earth have joined her in her immorality, and the businessmen of the earth have grown rich from the wealth of her luxury."
In like manner after supper He took a cup of wine, and said, "This cup of wine is the new covenant to be ratified by my blood, which is to be poured out for you.
So one of them at once ran off and took a sponge and soaked it in vinegar, put it on a stick and held it up to Him to drink.
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks; then He gave it to them, saying, "All of you drink some of it, for this is my blood which ratifies the covenant, the blood which is to be poured out for many for the forgiveness of their sins.
So one man ran and soaked a sponge in vinegar and put it on a stick and held it up to Him to drink, saying, "Wait, let us see whether Elijah does come to take Him down!"
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks and gave it to them, and they all drank some of it. Then He said to them, "This is my blood which ratifies the covenant, the blood which is to be poured out for many.
In the same way, after supper, He took the cup of wine, saying, "This cup is the new covenant ratified by my blood. Whenever you drink it, do so in memory of me." For every time you eat this bread and drink from this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes again.
The soldiers also made sport of Him as they continued to come up and offer Him vinegar,
After this, as Jesus knew that everything was now finished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, He said, "I am thirsty." A bowl full of sour wine was sitting there. So they put a sponge soaked in sour wine on a stick and put it to His lips.
When the day of Pentecost had now come, they were all meeting in one mind, when suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a terrific blast of wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting, And they saw tongues like flames of fire separating and resting on their heads, one to each of them,read more.
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in foreign languages as the Spirit granted them to utter divine things. Now there were devout Jews from every part of the world living in Jerusalem. And when this sound was heard, the crowd rushed together in great excitement, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. They were perfectly astounded, and in bewilderment they continued to say, "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? So how is it that each of us hears them speaking in his own native tongue? Parthians, Medes, Elamites, residents of Mesopotamia, of Judea and Cappadocia, of Pontus and Asia, of Phrygia and Pamphylia, of Egypt and the district of Libya around Cyrene, transient dwellers from Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs -- we hear them all alike telling in our own tongues the great wonders of God." And thus they all continued to be astounded and bewildered, and continued to say to each other, "What can this mean?" But others in derision were saying, "They are running over with new wine." Then Peter stood with the Eleven around him, and raising his voice he addressed them, "Men of Judea and all you residents of Jerusalem, let me explain this to you, and give close attention to my words. These men are not drunk as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 'It will occur in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all mankind. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will have visions. Your old men will have dreams. Even on my slaves, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will become prophets. I will show wonders in the sky above, and signs upon the earth below, yes, blood and fire and smoky mist. The sun will turn to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. Then everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.'
Stop getting drunk on wine, for that means profligacy, but ever be filled with the Spirit,
In the meantime, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was agitated, even overwhelmed with fear. But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you must name him John.read more.
This will bring you gladness and delight, and many will rejoice over his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must drink no wine nor strong drink, and so he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his birth. And he will turn many of Israel's descendants to the Lord their God. He will go before Him in the spirit and the power of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the upright, to make ready for the Lord a people perfectly prepared."
"For John the Baptist came eating no bread and drinking no wine, and yet you say, 'He has a demon!'
Nobody pours new wine into old wine-bottles; or, if they do, the bottles burst, the wine runs out, and the bottles are ruined. But people pour new wine into new wine-bottles, and so both are preserved."
No one puts new wine into old wine-bottles, or, if he does, the wine will break the bottles, and the wine is lost, and the bottles too. New wine is to be put up in new bottles."
From Thematic Bible
Bottles » Used for holding » Wine
Commerce » Articles of » Wine
cinnamon, spices, incense, perfume, frankincense, wine, oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, carriages, slaves, and the lives of human beings.
Conscience » Faithful » Refusing » Meat » Wine
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Wine
and said to him, "Everybody, as a rule, serves his good wine first, and his poorer wine after people have drunk freely; you have kept the good wine till now."
Food » Articles of » Wine
and said to him, "Everybody, as a rule, serves his good wine first, and his poorer wine after people have drunk freely; you have kept the good wine till now."
New » Man » Wine
Nobody pours new wine into old wine-bottles; or, if they do, the bottles burst, the wine runs out, and the bottles are ruined. But people pour new wine into new wine-bottles, and so both are preserved."
No one puts new wine into old wine-bottles, or, if he does, the wine will break the bottles, and the wine is lost, and the bottles too. New wine is to be put up in new bottles."
Symbols and similitudes » Wine
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks; then He gave it to them, saying, "All of you drink some of it,
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks and gave it to them, and they all drank some of it.
Then He received a cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, "Take this and share it among you,
Wine » New
Nobody pours new wine into old wine-bottles; or, if they do, the bottles burst, the wine runs out, and the bottles are ruined. But people pour new wine into new wine-bottles, and so both are preserved."
No one puts new wine into old wine-bottles, or, if he does, the wine will break the bottles, and the wine is lost, and the bottles too. New wine is to be put up in new bottles."
Wine » Illustrative » Of the wrath and judgments of God
Wine » In bottles
Nobody pours new wine into old wine-bottles; or, if they do, the bottles burst, the wine runs out, and the bottles are ruined. But people pour new wine into new wine-bottles, and so both are preserved."
So no one puts fresh wine into old wine bottles; or, if he does, the fresh wine will burst the bottles, the wine will run out, and the bottles will be ruined. But fresh wine must be put into new bottles.
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Wine » Fermented
No one puts new wine into old wine-bottles, or, if he does, the wine will break the bottles, and the wine is lost, and the bottles too. New wine is to be put up in new bottles."
Wine » Often spiced to increase its strength, &c
Wine » Symbolical » Of the blood of jesus
Then Jesus said to them, "I most solemnly say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you do not have life in you. Whoever continues to eat my flesh and drink my blood already possesses eternal life, and I will raise him to life on the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. read more.
Whoever continues to eat my flesh and drink my blood continues to live in union with me and I in union with him.
for this is my blood which ratifies the covenant, the blood which is to be poured out for many for the forgiveness of their sins.
In like manner after supper He took a cup of wine, and said, "This cup of wine is the new covenant to be ratified by my blood, which is to be poured out for you.
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks and gave it to them, and they all drank some of it. Then He said to them, "This is my blood which ratifies the covenant, the blood which is to be poured out for many.
Wine » In skins (rv)
Nobody pours new wine into old wine-bottles; or, if they do, the bottles burst, the wine runs out, and the bottles are ruined. But people pour new wine into new wine-bottles, and so both are preserved."
So no one puts fresh wine into old wine bottles; or, if he does, the fresh wine will burst the bottles, the wine will run out, and the bottles will be ruined. But fresh wine must be put into new bottles.
Wine » The love of Christ to be preferred to
Wine » Cheap wine (like vinegar) given to jesus at the crucifixion
The soldiers also made sport of Him as they continued to come up and offer Him vinegar,
A bowl full of sour wine was sitting there. So they put a sponge soaked in sour wine on a stick and put it to His lips.
They offered Him wine flavored with myrrh, but He would not take it.
So one of them at once ran off and took a sponge and soaked it in vinegar, put it on a stick and held it up to Him to drink.
Wine » Offered with sacrifices
Wine » Made from grapes
Wine » Sweet, esteemed for flavor and strength
Wine » First fruits of, to be offered to God
Wine » Characterized as » Strengthening
Wine » Places celebrated for » Moab
Wine » Illustrative » Of the abominations of the apostacy
because all the nations have fallen by drinking the raging wine of her immorality; the kings of the earth have joined her in her immorality, and the businessmen of the earth have grown rich from the wealth of her luxury."
in whose prostitution the kings of the earth have joined, and with the wine of whose prostitution the inhabitants of the earth have been intoxicated."
Wine » Given in abundance to the jews when obedient
Wine » Characterized as » Making mirthful
Wine » The jews frequently drank, to excess
Wine » Places celebrated for » Possessions of judah
Wine » Was used » For drink offerings in the worship of God
Wine » Generally made by treading the grapes in a press
Wine » Custom of presenting to travellers
Wine » Was kept in bottles
Wine » With corn and oil, denoted all temporal blessings
Wine » Places celebrated for » Assyria
Wine » Characterized as » Cheering God and man
Wine » Was used » As a beverage from the earliest age
Wine » Red, most esteemed
Wine » Illustrative » Of the blessings of the gospel
Wine » In excess » Impairs the health
Wine » Was used » As a medicine
So he went to him and dressed his wounds by pouring oil and wine upon them, and then he put him on his donkey and brought him to an inn and took care of him.
Stop drinking water only, but take a little wine to strengthen your stomach and relieve its frequent attacks.
Wine » Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs
They offered Him wine flavored with myrrh, but He would not take it.
Wine » The jews frequently deprived of, as a punishment
Wine » Figurative » Of the joys of spiritual matters
Wine » Sacramental use of
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks; then He gave it to them, saying, "All of you drink some of it, for this is my blood which ratifies the covenant, the blood which is to be poured out for many for the forgiveness of their sins. I tell you, I will never again drink the product of the vine till the day when I drink the new wine with you in my Father's kingdom."
Then He received a cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, "Take this and share it among you, for I tell you, I shall not after today drink the product of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." Then He took a loaf, gave thanks, and broke it in pieces, and gave it to them, and said, "This is my body which is to be given for you. Do this as a memorial to me." read more.
In like manner after supper He took a cup of wine, and said, "This cup of wine is the new covenant to be ratified by my blood, which is to be poured out for you.
Wine » Figurative » Of the divine judgments
Wine » Used at meals
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks and gave it to them, and they all drank some of it.
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks; then He gave it to them, saying, "All of you drink some of it, for this is my blood which ratifies the covenant, the blood which is to be poured out for many for the forgiveness of their sins. I tell you, I will never again drink the product of the vine till the day when I drink the new wine with you in my Father's kingdom."
Wine » Was used » For drink offerings in idolatrous worship
Wine » Was made of » The juice of the pomegranate
Wine » Refined
Wine » Sometimes mixed with milk as a beverage
Wine » Forbidden to priests while on duty
Wine » Intoxication from the use of
Wine » Was stored in cellars
Wine » Places celebrated for » Canaan in general
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Wine » In excess » Leads to sorrow and contention
Wine » In excess » Leads to remorse
Wine » Illustrative » Of the blood of Christ
He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks; then He gave it to them, saying, "All of you drink some of it, for this is my blood which ratifies the covenant, the blood which is to be poured out for many for the forgiveness of their sins. I tell you, I will never again drink the product of the vine till the day when I drink the new wine with you in my Father's kingdom."
Wine » Kept in jars
Wine » In excess » Impairs the judgment and memory
Wine » The rechabites never drank
Wine » First mention of
Wine » Figurative » Of abominations
Then a second angel followed, saying: "She has fallen! Mighty Babylon has fallen, who made all the nations drink the wine of vengeance due her immorality!"
The great city was broken into three parts; the cities of the heathen fell, and God remembered to give mighty Babylon the cup of the wine of His raging wrath,
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
Stop getting drunk on wine, for that means profligacy, but ever be filled with the Spirit,
Wine » Forbidden to the priests while engaged in the tabernacle
Wine » Places celebrated for » Helbon
Wine » Illustrative » Of violence and rapine
Wine » Was made of » The juice of the grape
Wine » In excess » Infuriates the temper
Wine » First mode of making, noticed
Wine » Many kinds of
Wine » An article of extensive commerce
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Amnon
Wine » Characterized as » Gladdening the heart
Wine » Consequence of putting (when new), into old bottles
But because he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in the place of his father, Herod, he was afraid to go there; and because he was divinely warned in a dream, he set out for the region of Galilee.
Wine » In excess » Inflames the passions
Wine » Forbidden to nazarites during their separation
Wine » In times of scarcity, was mixed with water
Wine » Refining of, alluded to
Wine » Places celebrated for » Lebanon
Wine » Made by jesus at the marriage feast in cana
As soon as the manager tasted the water just turned into wine, without knowing where it came from, although the servants who had drawn the water did know, he called the bridegroom and said to him, "Everybody, as a rule, serves his good wine first, and his poorer wine after people have drunk freely; you have kept the good wine till now."
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Nabal
Wine » Samson's mother forbidden to drink
Wine » Medicinal use of
Wine » Cellars for
Wine » Improved by age
No one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, 'The old is good enough.'"
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Joseph and his brothers
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Lot
Wine » Abstinence from » Of timothy
Stop drinking water only, but take a little wine to strengthen your stomach and relieve its frequent attacks.
Wine » Figurative » Of the joy of wisdom
Wine » Given by melchizedek to abraham
Wine » Recommended by paul to timothy
Stop drinking water only, but take a little wine to strengthen your stomach and relieve its frequent attacks.
Wine » From pomegranates
Wine » Inflames the eyes
Wine » Forbidden to nazarites
Wine » Commerce in
cinnamon, spices, incense, perfume, frankincense, wine, oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle, sheep, horses, carriages, slaves, and the lives of human beings.
Wine » Water miraculously turned into
As soon as the manager tasted the water just turned into wine, without knowing where it came from, although the servants who had drawn the water did know, he called the bridegroom
Wine » Denied » israelites » In wilderness
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Falsely charged against the disciples
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Ahasuerus
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Noah
Wine » Forbidden to kings
Wine » Of staggering (rv)
Wine » Old
No one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, 'The old is good enough.'"
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Kings of israel
Wine » Abstinence from » Of the advisorss of ahasuerus
Wine » Banquets of
Topics on Wine
Drinking No Wine
Luke 1:15For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must drink no wine nor strong drink, and so he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his birth.
Drinking Wine
Ephesians 5:18Stop getting drunk on wine, for that means profligacy, but ever be filled with the Spirit,
Metaphorical Wine
Revelation 16:19The great city was broken into three parts; the cities of the heathen fell, and God remembered to give mighty Babylon the cup of the wine of His raging wrath,
Mixed Wine
Revelation 18:6Pay her back in her own coin; give her double for what she has done. In the cup that she has mixed, mix twice as much for her.
Not Drinking Wine
Matthew 26:29I tell you, I will never again drink the product of the vine till the day when I drink the new wine with you in my Father's kingdom."
Not Too Much Wine
1 Timothy 3:8Deacons, too, must be serious, sincere in their talk, not addicted to strong drink or dishonest gain,
Plenty Of Wine
John 2:3-10When the wine was all gone, Jesus' mother said to Him, "They have no wine!"
Providing Wine
Matthew 27:34they gave Him some wine mixed with gall, but when He tasted it, He would not drink it.
Shortage Of Wine
John 2:3When the wine was all gone, Jesus' mother said to Him, "They have no wine!"
Wine In Millennial Kingdom
Matthew 26:27-29He also took the cup of wine and gave thanks; then He gave it to them, saying, "All of you drink some of it,
