37 Bible Verses about Wine
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And the merchants of the earth weep aloud and lament over her, because now there is no sale for their cargoes-- cargoes of gold and silver, of jewels and pearls, of fine linen, purple and silk, and of scarlet stuff; all kinds of rare woods, and all kinds of goods in ivory and in very costly wood, in bronze, steel and marble. Also cinnamon and amomum; odors to burn as incense or for perfume; frankincense, wine, oil; fine flour, wheat, cattle and sheep; horses and carriages and slaves; and the lives of men.
Two days later there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus also was invited and His disciples. Now the wine ran short; whereupon the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."read more.
"Leave the matter in my hands," He replied; "the time for me to act has not yet come." His mother said to the attendants, "Whatever he tells you to do, do it." Now there were six stone jars standing there (in accordance with the Jewish regulations for purification) Jesus said to the attendants, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them to the brim. Then He said, "Now, take some out, and carry it to the President of the feast." So they carried some to him. And no sooner had the President tasted the water now turned into wine, than--not knowing where it came from, though the attendants who had drawn the water knew--he called to the bridegroom and said to him, "It is usual to put on the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then that which is inferior. But you have kept the good wine till now." This, the first of His miracles, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee, and thus displayed His glorious power; and His disciples believed in Him.
Here they gave Him a mixture of wine and gall to drink, but having tasted it He refused to drink it.
Here they offered Him wine mixed with myrrh; but He refused it.
And another, a second angel, followed, exclaiming, "Great Babylon has fallen, has fallen--she who made all the nations drink the wine of the anger provoked by her fornication." And another, a third angel, followed them, exclaiming in a loud voice, "If any one worships the Wild Beast and his statue, and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he shall drink the wine of God's anger which stands ready, undiluted, in the cup of His fury, and he shall be tormented with fire and sulphur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb.
The great city was split into three parts; the cities of the nations fell; and great Babylon came into remembrance before God, for Him to make her drink from the wine-cup of His fierce anger.
(No longer be a water-drinker; but take a little wine for the sake of your digestion and your frequent ailments.)
Then one of the seven angels who were carrying the seven bowls came and spoke to me. "Come with me," he said, "and I will show you the doom of the great Harlot who sits upon many waters. The kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication."
For all the nations have drunk the wine of the anger provoked by her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich through her excessive luxury."
He gave them the cup in like manner, when the meal was over. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant ratified by my blood which is to be poured out on your behalf.
One of them ran forthwith, and filling a sponge with sour wine put it on the end of a cane and offered it Him to drink;
And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, "Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood which is to be poured out for many for the remission of sins--the blood which ratifies the Covenant.
Then a man ran to fill a sponge with sour wine, and he put it on the end of a cane and placed it to His lips, saying at the same time, "Wait! let us see whether Elijah will come and take him down."
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and handed it to them, and they all of them drank from it. "This is my blood," He said, "which is to be poured out on behalf of many--the blood which makes the Covenant sure.
In the same way, when the meal was over, He also took the cup. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant of which my blood is the pledge. Do this, every time that you drink it, in memory of me." For every time that you eat this bread and drink from the cup, you are proclaiming the Lord's death--until He returns.
And the soldiers also made sport of Him, coming and offering Him sour wine and saying,
After this, Jesus, knowing that everything was now brought to an end, said--that the Scripture might be fulfilled, "I am thirsty." There was a jar of wine standing there. With this wine they filled a sponge, put it on the end of a stalk of hyssop, and lifted it to His mouth.
At length, on the day of the Harvest Festival, they had all met in one place; when suddenly there came from the sky a sound as of a strong rushing blast of wind. This filled the whole house where they were sitting; and they saw tongues of what looked like fire distributing themselves over the assembly, and on the head of each person a tongue alighted.read more.
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in foreign languages according as the Spirit gave them words to utter. Now there were Jews residing in Jerusalem, devout men from every part of the world. So when this noise was heard, they came crowding together, and were amazed because everyone heard his own language spoken. They were beside themselves with wonder, and exclaimed, "Are not all these speakers Galilaeans? How then does each of us hear his own native language spoken by them? Some of us are Parthians, Medes, Elamites. Some are inhabitants of Mesopotamia, of Judaea or Cappadocia, of Pontus or the Asian Province, of Phrygia or Pamphylia, of Egypt or of the parts of Africa towards Cyrene. Others are visitors from Rome--being either Jews or converts from heathenism--and others are Cretans or Arabians. Yet we all alike hear these Galilaeans speaking in our own language about the wonderful things which God has done." They were all astounded and bewildered, and asked one another, "What can this mean?" But others, scornfully jeering, said, "They are brim-full of sweet wine." Peter however, together with the Eleven, stood up and addressed them in a loud voice. "Men of Judaea, and all you inhabitants of Jerusalem," he said, "be in no uncertainty about this matter but pay attention to what I say. For this is not intoxication, as you suppose, it being only the third hour of the day. But that which was predicted through the Prophet Joel has happened: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, God says, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all mankind; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall have dreams; and even upon My bondservants, both men and women, at that time, I will pour out My Spirit, and they shall prophesy. I will display marvels in the sky above, and signs on the earth below, blood and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, to usher in the day of the Lord-- that great and illustrious day; and every one who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'
Do not over-indulge in wine--a thing in which excess is so easy--
Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense; and Zechariah on seeing him was agitated and terrified. But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your petition has been heard: and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call his name John.read more.
Gladness and exultant joy shall be yours, and many will rejoice over his birth. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; no wine or fermented drink shall he ever drink; but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth. Many of the descendants of Israel will he turn to the Lord their God; and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord."
For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, 'He has a demon!'
Nor do people pour new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins would split, the wine would escape, and the skins be destroyed. But they put new wine into fresh skins, and both are saved."
And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise the wine would burst the skins, and both wine and skins would be lost. New wine needs fresh skins!"
From Thematic Bible
Bottles » Used for holding » Wine
Commerce » Articles of » Wine
Also cinnamon and amomum; odors to burn as incense or for perfume; frankincense, wine, oil; fine flour, wheat, cattle and sheep; horses and carriages and slaves; and the lives of men.
Conscience » Faithful » Refusing » Meat » Wine
the Diet of the jews » Articles used for » Wine
Now the wine ran short; whereupon the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."
and said to him, "It is usual to put on the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then that which is inferior. But you have kept the good wine till now."
Food » Articles of » Wine
Now the wine ran short; whereupon the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."
and said to him, "It is usual to put on the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then that which is inferior. But you have kept the good wine till now."
New » Man » Wine
Nor do people pour new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins would split, the wine would escape, and the skins be destroyed. But they put new wine into fresh skins, and both are saved."
And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise the wine would burst the skins, and both wine and skins would be lost. New wine needs fresh skins!"
Symbols and similitudes » Wine
And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, "Drink from it, all of you;
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and handed it to them, and they all of them drank from it.
Then, having received the cup and given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves;
Wine » New
Nor do people pour new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins would split, the wine would escape, and the skins be destroyed. But they put new wine into fresh skins, and both are saved."
And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise the wine would burst the skins, and both wine and skins would be lost. New wine needs fresh skins!"
Wine » Illustrative » Of the wrath and judgments of God
Wine » In bottles
Nor do people pour new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins would split, the wine would escape, and the skins be destroyed. But they put new wine into fresh skins, and both are saved."
Nor does any one pour new wine into old wine-skins. Otherwise the new wine would burst the skins, the wine itself would be spilt, and the skins be destroyed. But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Now the wine ran short; whereupon the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."
Wine » Fermented
And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise the wine would burst the skins, and both wine and skins would be lost. New wine needs fresh skins!"
Wine » Often spiced to increase its strength, &c
Wine » Symbolical » Of the blood of jesus
"In most solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus, "that unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no Life in you. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has the Life of the Ages, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. read more.
He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in union with me, and I remain in union with him.
for this is my blood which is to be poured out for many for the remission of sins--the blood which ratifies the Covenant.
He gave them the cup in like manner, when the meal was over. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant ratified by my blood which is to be poured out on your behalf.
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and handed it to them, and they all of them drank from it. "This is my blood," He said, "which is to be poured out on behalf of many--the blood which makes the Covenant sure.
Wine » In skins (rv)
Nor do people pour new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the skins would split, the wine would escape, and the skins be destroyed. But they put new wine into fresh skins, and both are saved."
Nor does any one pour new wine into old wine-skins. Otherwise the new wine would burst the skins, the wine itself would be spilt, and the skins be destroyed. But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.
Wine » The love of Christ to be preferred to
Wine » Cheap wine (like vinegar) given to jesus at the crucifixion
And the soldiers also made sport of Him, coming and offering Him sour wine and saying,
There was a jar of wine standing there. With this wine they filled a sponge, put it on the end of a stalk of hyssop, and lifted it to His mouth.
Here they offered Him wine mixed with myrrh; but He refused it.
One of them ran forthwith, and filling a sponge with sour wine put it on the end of a cane and offered it 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
For all the nations have drunk the wine of the anger provoked by her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich through her excessive luxury."
The kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication."
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
He went to him, and dressed his wounds with oil and wine and bound them up. Then placing him on his own mule he brought him to an inn, where he bestowed every care on him.
(No longer be a water-drinker; but take a little wine for the sake of your digestion and your frequent ailments.)
Wine » Custom of giving to persons in pain or suffering, mixed with drugs
Here they offered Him wine mixed with myrrh; but He refused it.
Wine » The jews frequently deprived of, as a punishment
Wine » Figurative » Of the joys of spiritual matters
Wine » Sacramental use of
And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, "Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood which is to be poured out for many for the remission of sins--the blood which ratifies the Covenant. I tell you that I will never again take the produce of the vine till that day when I shall drink the new wine with you in my Father's Kingdom."
Then, having received the cup and given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves; for I tell you that from this time I will never drink the produce of the vine till the Kingdom of God has come." Then, taking a Passover biscuit, He gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body which is being given on your behalf: this do in remembrance of me." read more.
He gave them the cup in like manner, when the meal was over. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant ratified by my blood which is to be poured out on your behalf.
Wine » Figurative » Of the divine judgments
Wine » Used at meals
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and handed it to them, and they all of them drank from it.
And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, "Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood which is to be poured out for many for the remission of sins--the blood which ratifies the Covenant. I tell you that I will never again take the produce of the vine till that day when I shall 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
And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, "Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood which is to be poured out for many for the remission of sins--the blood which ratifies the Covenant. I tell you that I will never again take the produce of the vine till that day when I shall 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
And another, a second angel, followed, exclaiming, "Great Babylon has fallen, has fallen--she who made all the nations drink the wine of the anger provoked by her fornication."
The great city was split into three parts; the cities of the nations fell; and great Babylon came into remembrance before God, for Him to make her drink from the wine-cup of His fierce anger.
Wine » In excess » Forbidden
Do not over-indulge in wine--a thing in which excess is so easy--
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 hearing that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod on the throne of Judaea, he was afraid to go there; and being instructed by God in a dream he withdrew into 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
So they carried some to him. And no sooner had the President tasted the water now turned into wine, than--not knowing where it came from, though the attendants who had drawn the water knew--he called to the bridegroom and said to him, "It is usual to put on the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then that which is inferior. But 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
Nor does any one after drinking old wine wish for new; for he says, 'The old is better.'"
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Joseph and his brothers
Wine » Instances of intoxication from » Lot
Wine » Abstinence from » Of timothy
(No longer be a water-drinker; but take a little wine for the sake of your digestion and your frequent ailments.)
Wine » Figurative » Of the joy of wisdom
Wine » Given by melchizedek to abraham
Wine » Recommended by paul to timothy
(No longer be a water-drinker; but take a little wine for the sake of your digestion and your frequent ailments.)
Wine » From pomegranates
Wine » Inflames the eyes
Wine » Forbidden to nazarites
Wine » Commerce in
Also cinnamon and amomum; odors to burn as incense or for perfume; frankincense, wine, oil; fine flour, wheat, cattle and sheep; horses and carriages and slaves; and the lives of men.
Wine » Water miraculously turned into
So they carried some to him. And no sooner had the President tasted the water now turned into wine, than--not knowing where it came from, though the attendants who had drawn the water knew--he called to 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
Nor does any one after drinking old wine wish for new; for he says, 'The old is better.'"
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; no wine or fermented drink shall he ever drink; but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth.
Drinking Wine
Ephesians 5:18Do not over-indulge in wine--a thing in which excess is so easy--
Metaphorical Wine
Revelation 16:19The great city was split into three parts; the cities of the nations fell; and great Babylon came into remembrance before God, for Him to make her drink from the wine-cup of His fierce anger.
Mixed Wine
Revelation 18:6Give back to her as she has given; repay her in accordance with her doings, twice as much; in the bowl that she has mixed, mix twice as much for her.
Not Drinking Wine
Matthew 26:29I tell you that I will never again take the produce of the vine till that day when I shall drink the new wine with you in my Father's Kingdom."
Not Too Much Wine
1 Timothy 3:8Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain,
Plenty Of Wine
John 2:3-10Now the wine ran short; whereupon the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."
Providing Wine
Matthew 27:34Here they gave Him a mixture of wine and gall to drink, but having tasted it He refused to drink it.
Shortage Of Wine
John 2:3Now the wine ran short; whereupon the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."
Wine In Millennial Kingdom
Matthew 26:27-29And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, "Drink from it, all of you;
