# strong drink #

## Definition: ##

The term "strong drink" refers to drinks that have been fermented and have alcohol in them.

* Alcoholic drinks are made from either grain or fruit and have undergone a process of fermentation.
* Kinds of "strong drink" include grape wine, palm wine, beer, and apple cider. In the Bible, grape wine is the most frequently mentioned strong drink.
* Priests and anyone who took a special vow such as the "Nazirite vow" were not permitted to drink fermented drinks.
* This term could also be translated as, "fermented drink" or "alcoholic drink."

(See also: [grape](../other/grape.md) **·** [nazirite](../other/nazirite.md) **·** [vow](../kt/vow.md) **·** [wine](../other/wine.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Isaiah 05:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/05/11)
* [Leviticus 10:8-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lev/10/08)
* [Luke 01:14-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/14)
* [Numbers 06:1-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/06/01)