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Isaiah 5

Isaiah 5:22

Woes to the Wicked · Isaiah 5:8–30
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Translations

Modern
Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink,
Traditional
Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
Literal
Woe to the mighty at drinking wine and men of strength in mixing strong drink,
Latin
Væ qui potentes estis ad bibendum vinum, et viri fortes ad miscendam ebrietatem!

Original

Hebrew
English
Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink,

Notes

Isaiah 5:22–24

Woe: The sixth threat of judgment was against the indulgent lifestyle of the wicked.

Isaiah 5:8–23

This section contains six pronouncements of sorrow. They are six warnings of dreadful judgment (Isaiah 5:8, 11, 18, 20, 21, 22). These sorrows highlight some of the "sour grapes" produced by the vineyard of Israel (5:1–7).

Isaiah 5:1–30

The prophet delivered judgment through a song (Isaiah 5:1–7) and prophecies of sorrow (5:8–30). Although Israel's future will be pure and in fellowship with God (Isaiah 4:2–6), it must address the current sinful state of the people and their leaders.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Glossary

Coins Curse, Cursed Food and Food Preparation Isaiah, Book of Strong Drink Wine

Topics

Alcohol Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Bribery: General Scriptures Concerning Drinking Alcohol Drinking Beer Drinking Wine Drunkenness: General Scriptures Concerning Intoxication Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Denounces Existing Corruptions Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Liquor Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning Rulers: Character and Qualifications of Social Drinking Strong Drink Underage Drinking Wicked (People): Described Wine: Admonitions Against the Use of