Isa 5:11 | JFB | STEP | 11. Second Woe —against intemperance. early —when it was regarded especially shameful to drink ( ). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual ( ). strong drink — Hebrew, sichar, implying intoxication. continue

Isaiah 5:11

11. Second Woe—against intemperance.

early—when it was regarded especially shameful to drink (Ac 2:15; 1Th 5:7). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual (Ec 10:16, 17).

strong drink—Hebrew, sichar, implying intoxication.

continue—drinking all day till evening.