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The Definition of the word Drink, strong

Drink, strong

(Heb. shekar'), an intoxicating liquor (Judg. 13:4; Luke 1:15; "Isa. 5:11; Micah 2:11) distilled from corn, honey, or dates. The" effects of the use of strong drink are referred to in Ps. "107:27; Isa. 24:20; 49:26; 51:17-22. Its use prohibited, Prov." 20:1. (See [165]WINE.)


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