In the context of the Bible, "juice" primarily refers to the liquid extracted from fruits, particularly grapes. The term is often associated with wine, as the process of fermentation transforms grape juice into wine. The Bible contains numerous references to grape juice and wine, highlighting their significance in ancient Near Eastern culture and religious practices.

Biblical References:

1. Grapes and Wine:
The Bible frequently mentions grapes and their juice in the context of wine production. In Genesis 49:11, Jacob's blessing over Judah includes a reference to grape juice: "He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch; he washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes." This imagery underscores the abundance and prosperity associated with grapevines and their produce.

2. Symbolism and Use:
Juice, particularly in the form of wine, is often used symbolically in the Scriptures. In the New Testament, Jesus uses wine as a symbol of His blood during the Last Supper. Matthew 26:27-28 states, "Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'"

3. Blessings and Abundance:
The abundance of grape juice and wine is frequently depicted as a blessing from God. In Proverbs 3:9-10, the text encourages honoring the Lord with one's wealth, promising that "your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine." This passage highlights the connection between divine favor and agricultural prosperity.

4. Judgment and Wrath:
Conversely, the imagery of grape juice and wine is also used to depict God's judgment. In Revelation 14:19-20, the angel swings his sickle and gathers the grapes of the earth, throwing them into "the great winepress of God's wrath." This vivid imagery conveys the severity of divine judgment.

5. Daily Life and Celebration:
In ancient Israel, grape juice and wine were integral to daily life and celebrations. Ecclesiastes 9:7 advises, "Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved your works." This verse reflects the cultural norm of enjoying wine as part of a joyful and God-approved life.

Cultural and Historical Context:

In biblical times, grape juice was a staple in the diet of the Israelites and other ancient Near Eastern peoples. The process of fermenting grape juice into wine was well-known, and wine was a common beverage due to its preservative qualities compared to fresh juice. The production and consumption of wine were deeply embedded in the social and religious fabric of the time.

Theological Implications:

The use of juice, particularly in the form of wine, carries significant theological implications throughout the Bible. It serves as a symbol of joy, blessing, and divine provision, as well as a metaphor for judgment and sacrifice. The dual nature of wine as both a blessing and a potential source of moral failure (e.g., drunkenness) is acknowledged in Scripture, urging believers to exercise wisdom and moderation.

Overall, the concept of juice in the Bible, especially as it relates to wine, is rich with symbolic meaning and cultural significance, reflecting the broader themes of blessing, judgment, and covenant relationship with God.1. (n.) The characteristic fluid of any vegetable or animal substance; the sap or part which can be expressed from fruit, etc.; the fluid part which separates from meat in cooking.

2. (v. t.) To moisten; to wet.

JUICE

joos, jus: The word occurs once in Songs 8:2 (translation of `acic, the Revised Version margin "sweet wine"), and once in the Revised Version margin of Job 6:6, where for "the white of an egg" margin reads, "the juice of purslain." Septuagint has rhemasin kenois, "empty words."

PURSLAIN; JUICE

purs'-lan, joos, jus.

See JUICE.

5276. hupolenion -- a vessel or trough beneath a winepress (to ...
... a vessel or trough beneath a winepress (to receive the juice). Part of Speech: Noun,
Neuter Transliteration: hupolenion Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-ol-ay'-nee-on ...
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1098. gleukos -- sweet new wine
... Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: gleukos Phonetic Spelling:
(glyoo'-kos) Short Definition: sweet wine Definition: the unfermented juice of grapes ...
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129. haima -- blood
... Of uncertain derivation; blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the
juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication ...
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4952. mishrah -- juice
... juice. Transliteration: mishrah Phonetic Spelling: (mish-raw') Short Definition:
juice. Word Origin from sharah Definition juice NASB Word Usage juice (1). ...
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1831. dema -- juice
... juice. Transliteration: dema Phonetic Spelling: (dah'-mah) Short Definition: vintage.
Word Origin from dama Definition juice NASB Word Usage vintage (1). liquor ...
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3955. lashad -- juice, juicy or dainty bit, a dainty
... 3954, 3955. lashad. 3956 . juice, juicy or dainty bit, a dainty. Transliteration:
lashad Phonetic Spelling: (lesh-ad') Short Definition: baked. ...
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5332. netsach -- juice (of grapes), blood, gore
... 5331, 5332. netsach. 5333 . juice (of grapes), blood, gore. Transliteration:
netsach Phonetic Spelling: (nay'-tsakh) Short Definition: lifeblood. ...
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4839. maraq -- juice (stewed out of meat), broth
... 4838, 4839. maraq. 4840 . juice (stewed out of meat), broth. Transliteration:
maraq Phonetic Spelling: (maw-rawk') Short Definition: broth. ...
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7388b. rir -- slimy juice, spittle
... rir. 7389 . slimy juice, spittle. Transliteration: rir Short Definition: saliva.
Word Origin from rir Definition slimy juice, spittle NASB Word Usage saliva ( ...
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6071. asis -- sweet wine
... wine. Word Origin from asas Definition sweet wine NASB Word Usage juice
(1), sweet wine (4). juice, new sweet wine. From acac; must ...
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3342. yeqeb -- wine vat
... From an unused root meaning to excavate; a trough (as dug out); specifically, a
wine-vat (whether the lower one, into which the juice drains; or the upper, in ...
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8492. tirosh -- must, fresh or new wine
... Or tiyrosh {tee-roshe'}; from yarash in the sense of expulsion; must or fresh
grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine -- (new ...
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1818. dam -- blood
... From damam (compare 'adam); blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man
or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in ...
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Visit to Ceylon and Return to Benares.
... The trees are tapped for a juice, which, boiled when fresh, gives what
is called palm-sugar; but when kept, becomes intoxicating. ...
/.../life and work in benares and kumaon 1839-1877/chapter xviii visit to ceylon.htm

The Great vine Picture.
... "My words""that is part of the abiding, the life-juice of the vine coming
into branch and blossom and fruit. "Joy""that is the ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on johns gospel/the great vine picture.htm

He Thus Proceeds to a Magnificent Discourse of the Interpretation ...
... Taste, again, is subject to the same illusion, when the juice of figs mimics the
pleasant taste of honey: for there is a certain resemblance to the sweetness ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 12 he thus proceeds.htm

Whether Wine of the Grape is the Proper Matter of this Sacrament?
... sacrament. Objection 3: Further, just as the clarified wine is drawn from
grapes, so also are the juice of unripe grapes and must. ...
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An Examination of the Question Where the Ruling Principle is to be ...
... the same cause (I mean, that of the compression of the pores), as the vessel that
contains the bile, contracting, pours that bitter and pungent juice upon the ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/xii an examination of the.htm

Of the Intestines in Man, and their Use.
... But the food being received into the stomach, and mixed with the moisture of the
drink, when it has now been digested by the heat, its juice, being in an ...
/.../lactantius/on the workmanship of god/chap xi of the intestines in.htm

A Question for Communicants
... of keeping the death of Christ in mind than of meeting together, as we shall do
to-night, for the breaking of bread, and the pouring out of the juice of the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/a question for communicants.htm

The Waterpots at Cana
... The fire-waters and blazing spirits of modern wine manufacturers are very different
articles from the juice of the grape, mildly exhilarating, which was the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 26 1880/the waterpots at cana.htm

The First Miracle.
... mild, and then diluted with water, was a drink as used, that had no intoxicating
power unless used in enormous quantities.2. New wine, the fresh juice of the ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the first miracle.htm

What was the First Cause of Making Images; of the True Likeness of ...
... soldiers' pay.". [124] Fucus, "colouring juice;" hence anything not genuine,
but artificial. Others read succum, "juice.". [125] Persius ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap ii what was the first.htm

Juice (8 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To moisten; to wet. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JUICE. ... PURSLAIN; JUICE.
purs'-lan, joos, jus. See JUICE. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Drink (414 Occurrences)
... The only fermented beverage other than grape-wine specifically named is
pomegranate-wine (Songs 8:2: "the juice of my pomegranate," the Revised Version, ...
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Press (57 Occurrences)
... a crowd. 5. (v.) To squeeze, in order to extract the juice or contents
of; to squeeze out, or express, from something. 6. (v.) To ...
/p/press.htm - 46k

Strong (736 Occurrences)
... The only fermented beverage other than grape-wine specifically named is
pomegranate-wine (Songs 8:2: "the juice of my pomegranate," the Revised Version, ...
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Vinegar (11 Occurrences)
... In the ancient world vinegar was usually made of wine, although any fruit juice
can be utilized in its manufacture, and "vinegar of strong drink" (palm juice...
/v/vinegar.htm - 13k

Pomegranate (11 Occurrences)
... The juice expressed from the seeds is made into a kind of syrup for flavoring drinks,
and in ancient days was made into wine: "I would cause thee to drink of ...
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Blood (435 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) A man of fire or spirit; a fiery spark; a gay, showy man; a rake. 10. (n.)
The juice of anything, especially if red. 11. (vt) To bleed. 12. ...
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Rob (27 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The inspissated juice of ripe fruit, obtained by evaporation of the
juice over a fire till it acquires the consistence of a syrup. ...
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Honey (62 Occurrences)
... 27:17). In these passages it may probably mean "dibs," or syrup of grapes, ie,
the juice of ripe grapes boiled down to one-third of its bulk. ...
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Wine (282 Occurrences)
... word for wine is yayin, from a root meaning "to boil up," "to be in a ferment."
Others derive it from a root meaning "to tread out," and hence the juice of the ...
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