Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 5:11

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11. Second Woe —against intemperance. early —when it was regarded especially shameful to drink ( Acts 2:15 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:7 ). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual ( Ecclesiastes 10:16 ; Ecclesiastes 10:17 ). strong drink — Hebrew, sichar, implying intoxication. continue —drinking all day till evening. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-12" class="com-number"