Robatoy wrote:
On Feb 24, 10:42 am, "Leon" wrote:
The English version of the
Bible is an interpreted version of the originals. When translated
phrases/words were not always done so to capture the intent of the message..
At the wedding in Canaan (Luke 3) water was changed into grape juice,
according to the Greek text.
Not wine.
That makes a big difference to those who take that as a nod from Jesus
that you can catch a buzz if you feel like it.
snip
The wedding at Cana where Jesus changed water into wine is John 2:1
through 2:9. The Strong's Concordance list the original Greek word as:
G3631
οἶνος
oinos
oy'-nos
A primary word (or perhaps of Hebrew origin [H3196]); wine (literally
or figuratively):wine.
The Hebrew [H3196] cross references to:
H3196יַיִ
yayin
yah'-yin
From an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine (as fermented); by
implication intoxication:banqueting, wine, wine [-bibber].
It often debated but the with the custom of the time it is doubtful
unfermented grape juice was served at the wedding.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA