King James Version
Isaiah 5:22 in the King James Version says “Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:”
Isaiah 5:22 · KJV
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! call: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! in their own sight: Heb. before their face
Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. fire: Heb. tongue of fire
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and men”
H582properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
“of strength”
H2428probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
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