Leviticus 10:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When you or your sons enter the sacred tent, you must never drink beer or wine. If you do, you will die there! This law will never change.

Cross References

Exodus 27:21

in front of the curtain that separates the holy place from the most holy place, where the sacred chest is kept. Aaron and his sons are responsible for keeping the lamp burning every night in the sacred tent. The Israelites must always obey this command.

Proverbs 20:1

It isn't clever to get drunk! Drinking makes a fool of you and leads to fights.

Isaiah 28:7

Priests and prophets stumble because they are drunk. Their minds are too confused to receive God's messages or give honest decisions.

Ezekiel 44:21

They must not drink wine before going to the inner courtyard.

Hosea 4:11

and have been unfaithful to me, their LORD. My people, you are foolish because of too much pleasure and too much wine.

Leviticus 10:8

The LORD said to Aaron:

Leviticus 3:17

So you and your descendants must never eat any fat or any blood, not even in the privacy of your own homes. This law will never change.

Numbers 6:20

You will hand them back to the priest, who will lift them up in dedication to me. Then he can eat the meat from the ram's shoulder, its choice ribs, and its hind leg, because this is his share of the sacrifice. After this, you will no longer be a Nazirite and will be free to drink wine.

Numbers 6:3

you must no longer drink any wine or beer or use any kind of vinegar. Don't drink grape juice or eat grapes or raisins—

Luke 1:15

Your son will be a great servant of the Lord. He must never drink wine or beer, and the power of the Holy Spirit will be with him from the time he is born.

Ephesians 5:18

Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life.

1 Timothy 3:3

They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money.

1 Timothy 3:8

Church officers should be serious. They must not be liars, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money.

1 Timothy 5:23

Stop drinking only water. Take a little wine to help your stomach trouble and the other illnesses you always have.

Titus 1:7

Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business.