Overview
The Bible addresses drunkard across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Adultery, Children, Drunkenness and Gluttony.
Key Bible verses about drunkard
Old Testament
Deuteronomy
And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
New Testament
1 Corinthians
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying drunkard for yourself
- Begin with Deuteronomy 21:20, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Adultery, Children, Drunkenness and Gluttony.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about drunkard?
The Bible addresses drunkard across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Adultery, Children, Drunkenness and Gluttony.
How many Bible verses are about drunkard?
The Bible references drunkard in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention drunkard?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 21:20: “And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.”
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