8 Types Of Wine In The Old Testament

The document 8 Types of Wine in the Old Testament explores the question of whether the wine referenced in Deuteronomy 14:26 is fermented or unfermented, analyzing the Hebrew terms for wine and grape products in the Bible, such as yayin (fermented wine), tirosh (new wine), shekar (strong drink), and others. It examines biblical examples, preservation methods like boiling grape juice into syrup or soaking grapes in olive oil to prevent fermentation, and Talmudic references that suggest non-alcoholic grape juice was used in certain religious contexts, particularly for Nazirites and priests during service. The text clarifies that while fermented wine was common and permitted during festivals (e.g., Deuteronomy 14:26), priests were prohibited from drinking during temple duties (Leviticus 10:9). The author, Stephen, concludes that Christians, as constant spiritual priests, should abstain from alcohol entirely, drawing a parallel to Old Testament priestly restrictions.