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Isaiah 5:22

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5:22 Those who are champions 1  at drinking wine are as good as dead, 2 

who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.

1 tn The language used here is quite sarcastic and paves the way for the shocking description of the enemy army in vv. 25-30. The rich leaders of Judah are nothing but “party animals” who are totally incapable of withstanding real warriors.

2 tn Heb “Woe [to]….” See the note at v. 8.



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