Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Beer?

12 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Beer in the Bible

Discover 9 powerful Bible verses about beer. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic.

12
Total Verses
11
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Beer

  1. 1
    Leviticus 10:9
    Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Numbers 21:16
    And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Numbers 21:17
    Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it: Spring: Heb. Ascend sing: or, answer
    KJV
  4. 4
    Numbers 21:18
    The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:
    KJV
  5. 5
    Judges 9:21
    And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 104:14
    He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
    KJV
  7. 7
    Proverbs 20:1
    Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Proverbs 31:4
    It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
    KJV
  9. 9
    Isaiah 5:11
    Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! inflame: of, pursue
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 5:22
    Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
    KJV

Subtopics of Beer

drinking beer
1. A station of the Israelites
2. A town in the territory of the tribe of Judah
2. A town in the tribe of Judah

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Beer? (11 Verses)

Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:
And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.
Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it: Spring: Heb. Ascend sing: or, answer
The princes digged the well, the nobles of the people digged it, by the direction of the lawgiver, with their staves. And from the wilderness they went to Mattanah:
And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! inflame: of, pursue
Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Beer? (1 Verses)

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

How to Study What the Bible Says About Beer

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about beer. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about beer and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about beer is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on beer needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about beer with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about beer, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about beer?
Discover 9 powerful Bible verses about beer. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential life circumstances topic. The Bible contains 12 key verses about beer spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about beer are there?
There are 12 key Bible verses about beer compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about beer?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about beer is Leviticus 10:9 — "Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statu..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about beer?
Beer is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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