Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Drink, strong
(Heb.
shekar'
), an intoxicating liquor (
Judg. 13:4; Lk. 1:15; Isa. 5:11; Mic. 2:11
) distilled from corn, honey, or dates. The effects of the use of strong drink are referred to in
Ps. 107:27; Isa. 24:20, 49:26, 51:17-22
. Its use prohibited,
Pr. 20:1
.
(
See WINE
)
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