סֹ֫בֶא
so.ve
liquor
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word, H5435, translated to "liquor," is used three times in the Bible. Its short definition suggests a connection to a strong, potable liquid, which implies a possible reference to intoxicating beverages. The word H5435 appears to be used within a specific social context, as evidenced by its rarity in the biblical text. This scarcity suggests that references to this substance might hold particular significance or be used to convey a specific message or theme. Given the general lack of detailed information, it is difficult to pinpoint the meaning or implications of "liquor" in the specific occurrences within the Bible. However, the presence of this substance in the biblical narrative likely speaks to the complex and nuanced cultural, social, and personal dynamics of ancient Israelite society.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
Your silver has become dross, your wine mixed with water.
Hosea 4:18Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
Nahum 1:10For entangled like thorns, and drunken as with their drink, they are consumed utterly like dry stubble.