Isaiah 5:11 Meaning
Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!
Context Explained
9In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.
10Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.
11Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!
12And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.
13Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge: and their honourable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ephesians 5:18
Paul instructs believers not to get drunk with wine, reflecting the warning against drunkenness.
1 Peter 4:3
Peter discusses the past life of sin, including drunkenness, contrasting it with a life in Christ.
Proverbs 23:30
This verse warns against those who linger long at wine, echoing the theme of caution against drunkenness.
Source: Isaiah 5:11