The term "winebibber" is used in the Bible to describe a person who habitually drinks wine excessively, often to the point of drunkenness. This term is generally associated with negative connotations, highlighting the moral and spiritual dangers of overindulgence in alcohol. The Bible addresses the issue of excessive drinking and its consequences in various passages, emphasizing the importance of moderation and self-control.

Biblical References:

1. Proverbs 23:20-21 : "Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags." This passage warns against associating with those who indulge excessively in wine and food, linking such behavior to poverty and ruin.

2. Proverbs 23:29-35 : This passage vividly describes the woes and consequences of drunkenness, including sorrow, strife, and physical ailments. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming a winebibber, illustrating the loss of control and the negative impact on one's life.

3. Isaiah 5:11-12 : "Woe to those who rise early in the morning to run after their drinks, who stay up late at night till they are inflamed with wine. They have harps and lyres at their banquets, tambourines and flutes and wine, but they have no regard for the deeds of the LORD, no respect for the work of his hands." This passage condemns those who prioritize drinking over spiritual matters, highlighting the neglect of God's works and commands.

4. Matthew 11:18-19 : "For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at Him, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions." Here, Jesus addresses the accusations against Him, where He is labeled a "drunkard" or "winebibber" by His critics. This reflects the societal tendency to judge based on appearances and associations, rather than understanding the true nature of one's actions.

Theological Implications:

The Bible's treatment of winebibbers underscores the broader biblical theme of temperance and the dangers of excess. While wine itself is not condemned—indeed, it is often depicted as a symbol of joy and blessing (e.g., Psalm 104:14-15, John 2:1-11)—the excessive consumption of wine is consistently portrayed as a moral failing. The warnings against becoming a winebibber are part of a larger biblical call to live a life of discipline, self-control, and awareness of one's spiritual responsibilities.

Moral and Spiritual Lessons:

From a moral and spiritual perspective, the label of "winebibber" serves as a caution against allowing physical appetites to dominate one's life. The Bible encourages believers to exercise self-control and to avoid behaviors that lead to spiritual and physical harm. The emphasis is on maintaining a balance that honors God and reflects a life of holiness and righteousness.

In summary, the term "winebibber" in the Bible is a warning against the perils of excessive drinking and a call to live a life marked by moderation and spiritual awareness.(n.) One who drinks much wine.WINEBIBBER

win'-bib-er: In Proverbs 23:20, cobhe yauin; in Matthew 11:19 = Luke 7:34, oinopotes, of habitual wine-drinkers. The accusation was falsely brought against Jesus of being "a gluttonous man and a winebibber," because, unlike John, He ate and drank with others.

3630. oinopotes -- a wine drinker
... a drunkard. From oinos and a derivative of the alternate of pino; a tippler --
winebibber. see GREEK oinos. see GREEK pino. (oinopotes) -- 2 Occurrences. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3630.htm - 6k5433. caba' -- to imbibe, drink largely
... drunkard, fill self, Sabean, winebibber A primitive root; to quaff to satiety, ie
Become tipsy -- drunkard, fill self, Sabean, (wine-)bibber. 5432, 5433. ...
/hebrew/5433.htm - 5k

3196. yayin -- wine
... banqueting, wine, winebibber. From an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine (as
fermented); by implication, intoxication -- banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). ...
/hebrew/3196.htm - 6k

A Gluttonous Man and a Winebibber
... VOLUME I: ST. LUKE Chaps. I to XII A GLUTTONOUS MAN AND A WINEBIBBER. 'The
Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/a gluttonous man and a.htm

Matt. x. 7, 8, 9
... is greater than he." Less in age, and according to the opinion of the multitude,
since they even called Him "a gluttonous man and a winebibber;" [1570] and ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xxxvii matt x 7.htm

Ninth Commandment
... Slander called Christ a gluttonous man and a winebibber. He claimed to be the Truth,
but instead of worshipping Him, men took Him and crucified Him. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/moody/weighed and wanting/ninth commandment.htm

Noble Company.
... The Son of man came eating and drinking, and ye say, Behold a man gluttonous
and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. ...
/.../kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon xxii noble company.htm

Harmony of all Graces and virtues in Christ.
... prodigal son to his father's house; and even provoked the sneer of his adversaries,
that he "came eating and drinking," and was a "glutton" and a "winebibber.". ...
/.../schaff/the person of christ/harmony of all graces and.htm

Contents
... GREATNESS IN THE KINGDOM (Luke 7:28). THWARTING GOD'S PURPOSE (Luke 7:30). A GLUTTONOUS
MAN AND A WINEBIBBER (Luke 7:34). THE TWO DEBTORS (Luke 7:41-43). ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/contents.htm

The Friend of Publicans and Sinners
... 'The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous,
and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the friend of publicans and.htm

Matt. Iv. 12
... The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous
and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily xiv matt iv 12.htm

Jesus' Estimate of John the Baptist.
... nor drinking, and they say, 'He hath a demon.' The Son of man came eating and drinking,
and they say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/jesus estimate of john the.htm

May 12 Evening
... of the devils."We know that this man is a sinner."He deceiveth the people."This
man blasphemeth."Behold a man gluttonous and a winebibber, a friend of ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/may 12 evening.htm

Winebibber (2 Occurrences)
...WINEBIBBER. ... The accusation was falsely brought against Jesus of being "a gluttonous
man and a winebibber," because, unlike John, He ate and drank with others. ...
/w/winebibber.htm - 7k

Publicans (16 Occurrences)
... Matthew 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man
gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. ...
/p/publicans.htm - 11k

Wine-bibber (2 Occurrences)
Wine-bibber. Winebibber, Wine-bibber. Winebibbers . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(WBS). Winebibber, Wine-bibber. Winebibbers . Reference Bible.
/w/wine-bibber.htm - 7k

Works (379 Occurrences)
... Matthew 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a
gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! ...
/w/works.htm - 40k

Joy (422 Occurrences)
... fasting (Mark 2:18-20); the fact that He came "eating and drinking," giving occasion
to the charge that He was "a gluttonous man and a winebibber" (Matthew 11 ...
/j/joy.htm - 48k

Wine (282 Occurrences)
... Matthew 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man
gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. ...
/w/wine.htm - 68k

Abstinence (2 Occurrences)
... His mode of life was, indeed, so non-ascetic as to bring upon Him the reproach of
being "a gluttonous man and a winebibber" (Matthew 11:19 Luke 7:34). ...
/a/abstinence.htm - 25k

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