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Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.
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Sober-Minded Ministry
Commentators clarify this is not a total ban on wine, but a specific prohibition against drinking before entering the temple to minister. The concern was that intoxication would impair a priest's memory and judgment, leading to improper worship and scandalous behavior. This highlights the need for clarity and reverence in God's service.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Regulations regarding the priests’ services (Ezekiel 44:18). The garments of the priests are defined, and various rules prescribed in t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Neither shall any priest drink wine That is, to excess, immoderately, so as to be inebriated with it, ([Reference Le…
This chapter contains ordinances relative to the true priests. The prince evidently means Christ, and the words in Ezekiel 44:2 may remind us that …