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Give strong drink to him who is ready to perish; And wine to the bitter in soul:
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A Compassionate Medicine
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse is not promoting general alcohol consumption. Instead, it highlights its proper, compassionate use as a medicine or restorative agent for those near death or in deep emotional anguish. Scholars like Albert Barnes and Matthew Henry see it as a remedial tool for the 'bitter in soul.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The true purpose of the power of wine over a person’s mind and body is as a restorative and remedial agent. Compare the marginal reference (found i…
19th Century
Anglican
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish. — For this is not waste, but an advantageous use of God’s gift. (Comp…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish You, O Lemuel, and other kings and judges, rather than drink stro…
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