Strong’s H3196

יַיִן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

yayin

Pronunciation

yah'-yin

Definition

Wine

Meaning

wine, intoxication

Usage

The Hebrew word "yayin" refers to fermented grape juice, commonly known as wine. It is used in the Bible to denote both literal wine and, at times, metaphorically to represent joy, abundance, or divine blessing. However, it can also symbolize excess, moral decay, or divine judgment when consumed irresponsibly.

Bible references

Genesis 9:21;Genesis 9:24;Genesis 14:18;Genesis 19:32;Genesis 19:33;Genesis 19:34;Genesis 19:35;Genesis 27:25;Genesis 49:11;Genesis 49:12;Exodus 29:40;Leviticus 10:9;Leviticus 23:13;Numbers 6:3;Numbers 6:3;Numbers 6:4;Numbers 6:20;Numbers 15:5;Numbers 15:7;Numbers 15:10;Numbers 28:14;Deuteronomy 14:26;Deuteronomy 28:39;Deuteronomy 29:6;Deuteronomy 32:33