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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 5:11

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Second Woe--against intemperance. early--when it was regarded especially shameful to drink (Act 2:15; Th1 5:7). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual (Ecc 10:16-17). strong drink--Hebrew, sichar, implying intoxication. continue--drinking all day till evening.
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