Jeremiah 35:5
New International Version
Then I set bowls full of wine and some cups before the Rekabites and said to them, “Drink some wine.”

New Living Translation
I set cups and jugs of wine before them and invited them to have a drink,

English Standard Version
Then I set before the Rechabites pitchers full of wine, and cups, and I said to them, “Drink wine.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then I set pitchers full of wine and some cups before the men of the house of the Rechabites, and I said to them, “Drink some wine.”

King James Bible
And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.

New King James Version
Then I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites bowls full of wine, and cups; and I said to them, “Drink wine.”

New American Standard Bible
Then I set before the men of the house of the Rechabites pitchers full of wine, and cups; and I said to them, “Drink wine!”

NASB 1995
Then I set before the men of the house of the Rechabites pitchers full of wine and cups; and I said to them, “Drink wine!”

NASB 1977
Then I set before the men of the house of the Rechabites pitchers full of wine, and cups; and I said to them, “Drink wine!”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then I put before the men of the house of the Rechabites pitchers full of wine and cups; and I said to them, “Drink wine!”

Amplified Bible
Then I set before the men of the house of the Rechabites pitchers full of wine, and cups, and I said to them, “Drink wine.”

Christian Standard Bible
I set jars filled with wine and some cups before the sons of the house of the Rechabites and said to them, “Drink wine! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I set jars filled with wine and some cups before the sons of the house of the Rechabites and said to them, “Drink wine!”

American Standard Version
And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites bowls full of wine, and cups; and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.

Contemporary English Version
I set out some large bowls full of wine together with some cups, and then I said to the Rechabites, "Have some wine!"

English Revised Version
And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites bowls full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then I set cups and pitchers filled with wine in front of the family of Rechab. I said to them, "Drink some wine."

Good News Translation
Then I placed cups and bowls full of wine before the Rechabites, and I said to them, "Have some wine."

International Standard Version
I put containers full of wine and cups in front of the members of the Rechabite clan and told them, "Drink the wine!"

Majority Standard Bible
Then I set pitchers full of wine and some cups before the men of the house of the Rechabites, and I said to them, “Drink some wine.”

NET Bible
Then I set cups and pitchers full of wine in front of the members of the Rechabite community and said to them, "Have some wine."

New Heart English Bible
I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites bowls full of wine, and cups; and I said to them, "Drink wine."

Webster's Bible Translation
And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said to them, Drink ye wine.

World English Bible
I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites bowls full of wine, and cups; and I said to them, “Drink wine!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I put before the sons of the house of the Rechabites goblets full of wine, and cups, and I say to them, “Drink wine.”

Young's Literal Translation
and I put before the sons of the house of the Rechabites goblets full of wine, and cups, and I say unto them, Drink ye wine.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I shall give before the sons of the house of the Rechabites, pots full of wine, and cups, and saying to them, Drink ye wine.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups: and I said to them: Drink ye wine.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I placed before the sons of the house of the Rechabites bowls filled with wine, and chalices. And I said to them, “Drink wine.”

New American Bible
I set before the Rechabites bowls full of wine, and cups, and said to them, “Drink some wine.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then I set before the Rechabites pitchers full of wine, and cups; and I said to them, “Have some wine.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites vessels full of wine, and cups, and I said to them, Drink wine;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I set before the sons of the house of the Rekabites, water casks that were full of wine and cups, and I said to them: “Drink wine!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites goblets full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them: 'Drink ye wine.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I set before them a jar of wine, and cups, and I said, Drink ye wine.
Audio Bible



Context
The Obedience of the Rechabites
4and I brought them into the house of the LORD, to a chamber occupied by the sons of Hanan son of Igdaliah, a man of God. This room was near the chamber of the officials, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah son of Shallum the doorkeeper. 5Then I set pitchers full of wine and some cups before the men of the house of the Rechabites, and I said to them, “Drink some wine.” 6“We do not drink wine,” they replied, “for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us, ‘Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine.…

Cross References
Numbers 6:2-3
“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if a man or woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD, / he is to abstain from wine and strong drink. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or strong drink, and he must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins.

Judges 13:4-5
Now please be careful not to drink wine or strong drink, and not to eat anything unclean. / For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. And no razor shall touch his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hand of the Philistines.”

Leviticus 10:9
“You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come.

Proverbs 20:1
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

Daniel 1:8
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.

Amos 2:12
“But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.

Luke 1:15
for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.

Ephesians 5:18
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Romans 14:21
It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.

1 Corinthians 8:13
Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.

1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Colossians 2:16
Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.

1 Timothy 5:23
Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

Titus 2:3
Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.

1 Peter 4:3
For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.


Treasury of Scripture

And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said to them, Drink you wine.

Drink.

Jeremiah 35:2
Go unto the house of the Rechabites, and speak unto them, and bring them into the house of the LORD, into one of the chambers, and give them wine to drink.

Ecclesiastes 9:7
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

Amos 2:12
But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

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Then I set pitchers full of wine and cups before the men of the house of the Rechabites
This phrase introduces a significant moment of testing for the Rechabites. The "pitchers full of wine and cups" symbolize abundance and temptation. In the Hebrew context, wine often represents joy and celebration, but also a test of obedience and self-control. The Rechabites, a nomadic clan, were known for their strict adherence to the commands of their ancestor Jonadab, who instructed them to abstain from wine. This historical context highlights their commitment to a counter-cultural lifestyle, emphasizing values of discipline and faithfulness. The act of setting wine before them is not merely a physical gesture but a spiritual challenge, testing their resolve to uphold their ancestral covenant.

and said to them, 'Drink some wine.'
The directive "Drink some wine" is a direct challenge to the Rechabites' vow. In the Hebrew tradition, a command from a prophet or leader carried significant weight, often seen as a test of faith or obedience. The Rechabites' response to this command would reveal their dedication to their forefather's instructions and their faithfulness to God. Historically, this moment underscores the tension between societal norms and divine commands. The Rechabites' refusal to drink, as later revealed in the chapter, serves as a powerful testament to their unwavering commitment to their beliefs, offering a model of steadfastness and integrity for believers. This narrative invites reflection on the importance of adhering to one's convictions, even amidst external pressures.

Verse 5. - Pots full of wine; rather, bowls, large round vessels (crateres), out of which the drinking cups were filled.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then I set
וָאֶתֵּ֞ן (wā·’et·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

pitchers
גְּבִעִ֛ים (gə·ḇi·‘îm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1375: A goblet, the calyx of a, flower

full
מְלֵאִ֥ים (mə·lê·’îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 4392: Full, filling, fulness, fully

of wine
יַ֖יִן (ya·yin)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication

and cups
וְכֹס֑וֹת (wə·ḵō·sō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 3563: A cup, a lot, some unclean bird, an owl

before
לִפְנֵ֣י ׀ (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the men
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of the house
בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the Rechabites
הָרֵכָבִ֗ים (hā·rê·ḵā·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 7397: Rechah -- descendant of Rechab

and said
וָאֹמַ֥ר (wā·’ō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to them,
אֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (’ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“Drink
שְׁתוּ־ (šə·ṯū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 8354: To imbibe

some wine.”
יָֽיִן׃ (yā·yin)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication


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