יַ֫יִן
ya.yin
wine
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "ya.yin" (H3196) is a term that refers to wine. It is a common ingredient in the biblical diet, appearing 141 times throughout the text. As a staple food and drink, wine plays a significant role in various aspects of ancient Israelite life. The word "ya.yin" is used in a range of contexts, from everyday meals to ceremonial and ritual occasions. It is often associated with feasting, celebrations, and social gatherings, highlighting its importance in communal and family settings. Wine is also mentioned in relation to agriculture, as a product of the land and a symbol of fertility and abundance. The frequency and versatility of "ya.yin" in the biblical text underscore its significance in ancient Israelite culture. As a fundamental aspect of daily life, wine was deeply ingrained in the social, economic, and spiritual fabric of the community.
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Occurrences in Scripture
141 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
In the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, I picked up the wine, and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad before in his presence.
Nehemiah 2:1In the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, I picked up the wine, and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad before in his presence.
Nehemiah 5:15But the former governors who were before me were supported by the people, and took bread and wine from them, plus forty shekels of silver; yes, even their servants ruled over the people; but I didn’t do so, because of the fear of God.
Nehemiah 5:18Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep. Also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days a store of all sorts of wine. Yet for all this, I didn’t demand the governor’s pay, because the bondage was heavy on this people.
Nehemiah 13:15In those days I saw some men treading wine presses on the Sabbath in Judah, bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys; also with wine, grapes, figs, and all kinds of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day; and I testified against them in the day in which they sold food.
Esther 1:7They gave them drinks in golden vessels of various kinds, including royal wine in abundance, according to the bounty of the king.
Esther 1:10On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcass, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of Ahasuerus the king,
Esther 5:6The king said to Esther at the banquet of wine, “What is your petition? It shall be granted you. What is your request? Even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.”
Esther 7:2The king said again to Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, “What is your petition, queen Esther? It shall be granted you. What is your request? Even to the half of the kingdom it shall be performed.”
Esther 7:7The king arose in his wrath from the banquet of wine and went into the palace garden. Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.
Esther 7:8Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman had fallen on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he even assault the queen in front of me in the house?” As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face.
Job 1:13It fell on a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,
Job 1:18While he was still speaking, there came also another, and said, “Your sons and your daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,
Job 32:19Behold, my breast is as wine which has no vent; like new wineskins it is ready to burst.
Psalms 78:65Then the Lord awakened as one out of sleep, like a mighty man who shouts by reason of wine.
Psalms 60:3You have shown your people hard things. You have made us drink the wine that makes us stagger.
Psalms 75:8For in Yahweh’s hand there is a cup, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours it out. Indeed the wicked of the earth drink and drink it to its very dregs.
Psalms 104:15wine that makes the heart of man glad, oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengthens man’s heart.
Proverbs 4:17For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
Proverbs 9:2She has prepared her meat. She has mixed her wine. She has also set her table.
Proverbs 9:5“Come, eat some of my bread, Drink some of the wine which I have mixed!
Proverbs 20:1Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Proverbs 21:17He who loves pleasure will be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil won’t be rich.
Proverbs 23:20Don’t be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat:
Proverbs 23:30Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.
Proverbs 23:31Don’t look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Proverbs 31:4It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes to say, ‘Where is strong drink?’
Proverbs 31:6Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish, and wine to the bitter in soul.
Ecclesiastes 2:3I searched in my heart how to cheer my flesh with wine, my heart yet guiding me with wisdom, and how to lay hold of folly, until I might see what it was good for the sons of men that they should do under heaven all the days of their lives.
Ecclesiastes 9:7Go your way—eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.
Ecclesiastes 10:19A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes the life glad; and money is the answer for all things.
Song of Solomon 1:2Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; for your love is better than wine.
Song of Solomon 1:4Take me away with you. Let’s hurry. The king has brought me into his rooms. We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will praise your love more than wine! They are right to love you.
Song of Solomon 2:4He brought me to the banquet hall. His banner over me is love.
Song of Solomon 4:10How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine, the fragrance of your perfumes than all kinds of spices!
Song of Solomon 5:1I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride. I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, friends! Drink, yes, drink abundantly, beloved.
Song of Solomon 7:9Your mouth is like the best wine, that goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding through the lips of those who are asleep.
Song of Solomon 8:2I would lead you, bringing you into the house of my mother, who would instruct me. I would have you drink spiced wine, of the juice of my pomegranate.
Isaiah 5:11Woe to those who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink, who stay late into the night, until wine inflames them!
Isaiah 5:12The harp, lyre, tambourine, and flute, with wine, are at their feasts; but they don’t respect the work of Yahweh, neither have they considered the operation of his hands.
Isaiah 5:22Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, and champions at mixing strong drink;
Isaiah 16:10Gladness is taken away, and joy out of the fruitful field; and in the vineyards there will be no singing, neither joyful noise. Nobody will tread out wine in the presses. I have made the shouting stop.
Isaiah 24:9They will not drink wine with a song. Strong drink will be bitter to those who drink it.
Isaiah 24:11There is a crying in the streets because of the wine. All joy is darkened. The mirth of the land is gone.
Isaiah 28:1Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley of those who are overcome with wine!
Isaiah 28:7They also reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink. The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink. They are swallowed up by wine. They stagger with strong drink. They err in vision. They stumble in judgment.
Isaiah 28:7They also reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink. The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink. They are swallowed up by wine. They stagger with strong drink. They err in vision. They stumble in judgment.
Isaiah 29:9Pause and wonder! Blind yourselves and be blind! They are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.
Isaiah 51:21Therefore now hear this, you afflicted, and drunken, but not with wine:
Isaiah 55:1“Hey! Come, everyone who thirsts, to the waters! Come, he who has no money, buy, and eat! Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.