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NASB | Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a riotous brawler; And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise. [Prov 23:29, 30; Is 28:7; Hos 4:11] |
Subject: Don't understand Jesus's view on alcohol |
Bible Note: Scribe, thank you for the clarification. I agree with your point that our Lord drank no more wine after that point. The point that I was trying to make was that wine was part of the Passover supper and was served to all. From my study, Luke mentions 2 cups of wine, while Matthew and Mark mention only one. In the traditional Passover meal, the wine is served 4 times. Christ spoke the words about His body and His blood when he offered the last cup (which would have been #4). More to the question first raised, Jesus'view on alcohol, I still see the possibility that He had wine at some time, even if just for ritual purposes only. The verses that you've quoted mean that Christians should remember Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection when the issue of drinking wine (all alcohol) is presented. It then takes on a more sacred meaning than just a recreational or cultural beverage. |