Verse 3
3. Wine and strong drink See Leviticus 10:8-11, notes. This law requiring abstinence from intoxicants is placed next to the law for a defiled or suspected woman, because by drunkenness unchastities frequently come. Genesis 19:32-35; Proverbs 23:31; Proverbs 23:33.
Vinegar A beverage generally of wine or strong drink (beer and cider) turned sour, but it was sometimes made by the fermentation of a mixture of barley and wine. It was acid even to a proverb, (Proverbs 10:26,) but was serviceable as a relish with bread, as used by labourers. See Ruth 2:14, notes. The Romans called this liquid posca, either pure or mixed with water. Though offered in derision to Jesus on the cross, he drank it, and doubtless found a temporary refreshment amid his dying agonies. Matthew 27:48, note. The same beverage drugged with anaesthetics he had previously refused. Matthew 27:34, note.
Liquor of grapes Unfermented wine or must.
Moist grapes Fresh.
Dried Raisins. As the fruit of the vine symbolizes all pampering of fleshly appetites which are at war with holiness, it was strictly forbidden to the Nazarite. The grape-cake, a dainty of epicures and debauchees, is mentioned in Hosea 3:1, (R.V.) as a sensual bait of idolatry, a luxury not in keeping with the sobriety and purity of the true religion.
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