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In biblical times, wine was a significant element of daily life, religious rituals, and cultural practices. While grape wine is the most commonly referenced type of wine in the Scriptures, there is evidence to suggest that wine made from the juice of the pomegranate was also known and appreciated in the ancient Near East.

Pomegranate in the Bible

The pomegranate is frequently mentioned in the Bible as a symbol of fertility, abundance, and blessing. It was one of the fruits brought back by the spies from the Promised Land (Numbers 13:23) and was used as a decorative motif in the Temple of Solomon (1 Kings 7:18, 20). The fruit's significance is further underscored by its inclusion in the list of the seven species for which the land of Israel was praised (Deuteronomy 8:8).

Pomegranate Wine

While the Bible does not explicitly mention pomegranate wine, historical and archaeological evidence suggests that pomegranates were used to produce a fermented beverage. The process of making wine from pomegranates would have been similar to that of grape wine, involving the fermentation of the fruit's juice. The resulting wine would have been sweet and tangy, reflecting the unique flavor profile of the pomegranate.

Symbolism and Use

In the biblical context, wine often symbolizes joy, celebration, and divine blessing. Psalm 104:15 states, "wine that gladdens the heart of man," highlighting its role in bringing joy and festivity. Pomegranate wine, with its rich symbolism of fertility and abundance, would have been particularly fitting for celebratory occasions and religious ceremonies.

Cultural and Religious Significance

The use of pomegranate wine in ancient Israelite culture can be inferred from the broader cultural practices of the region. Pomegranates were highly valued in the ancient Near East, not only for their nutritional and medicinal properties but also for their symbolic meanings. The fruit's association with life and fertility made it a fitting element in rituals and offerings.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not provide explicit references to pomegranate wine, the fruit's prominence in biblical texts and its cultural significance in the ancient world suggest that it was a valued and possibly common beverage. The symbolic richness of the pomegranate, combined with the joy and celebration associated with wine, underscores the potential importance of pomegranate wine in biblical times.

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Songs 8:2
I would lead you, and bring you into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause you to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.
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The Spiced Wine of My Pomegranate;
... Thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my ... As without bread and wine there could
be no Lord's supper ... them to their source in the covenant made with Christ ...
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The Death of the Righteous
... 22:2. They shall have the heavenly nectar and ambrosia, the spiced wine, and the
juice of the ... We read that the doors of the holy of holies were made of palm ...
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Fruits of Recognized Union
... satisfaction of the glorious Bridegroom in the lowly wild flower He has made His
bride ... I would cause Thee to drink of spiced wine,. Of the juice of my pomegranate ...
/.../taylor/union and communion/section v fruits of recognized.htm

The Shortest of the Seven Cries
... vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress therein ... the
bride saith, "I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 24 1878/the shortest of the seven.htm

The Redeemer's Prayer
... am ravished with his love and filled with his delights He hath made himself near ...
instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the redeemers prayer.htm

Homer's Obligations to the Sacred Writers.
... the Genesis of the world, he fabled that Vulcan had made in the ... Here the blue fig
with luscious juice o'erflows,. ... The groaning presses foam with floods of wine. ...
/.../chapter xxviii homers obligations to the.htm

The Lord's Supper
... Love is the spiced wine and juice of the pomegranate ... of wax put to a parchment is
made the instrument to ... elements in the sacrament of bread and wine, though in ...
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Concerning Persecution
... I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my ... In the case of martyrdom
God has made promises of consolation ... There is the water turned into wine. ...
/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/21 concerning persecution.htm

Man's Chief End
... thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my ... banqueting-house, and given him of
the spiced wine of his ... the door; he has touched the heart, and made it leap ...
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The Germination of the Earth.
... How, again, does this water become wine in the vine ... help by giving us their sap,
their juice, their chips ... Ask yourself why He has made some trees evergreen and ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/homily v the germination of.htm