Ezekiel 44:21
No priest shall drink wine before he enters the inner courtyard.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.
In Context
Cross References
Leviticus 10:9“You and your descendants must not drink wine or any other alcohol when you go in to the Tent of Meeting, otherwise you will die. This regulation is for all time and for all future generations.
1 Timothy 3:8Similarly deacons should be respected, and not be hypocritical. They should not be addicted to drink, and should not be trying to dishonestly enrich themselves.
Titus 1:7As a leader for God, a head elder must have a good reputation and not be arrogant. He should not have a quick temper nor get drunk; he shouldn't be violent or greedy for money.
Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 44:18-31
Directions Concerning the Priests. ( b. c. 574.) 17 And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within. 18 They shall have linen bonnets upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat. 19 And when they go forth into the utter court, even into the utter court… Read the whole commentary →