The meaning of “יַיִן”
Understanding yayin reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). - wine (as fermented) - by implication, intoxication 1) wine
יַיִן
banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). - wine (as fermented) - by implication, intoxication 1) wine
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:34 | “And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.” Word: יַיִן (yayin) | |
| Judges 13:14 | “She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.” Word: יַיִן (yayin) | |
| Esther 7:2 | “And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom.” Word: יַיִן (yayin) | |
| Isaiah 24:11 | “There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.” Word: יַיִן (yayin) | |
| Joel 3:3 | “And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.” Word: יַיִן (yayin) |
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