Isa 5:11 | JFB | STEP | 11. Second Woe-- against intemperance. early-- when it was regarded especially shameful to drink ( ; ). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual ( , ). strong drink-- Hebrew, sichar, implying intoxication. continue-- drinking all day till evening.

‏ Isaiah 5:11

11. Second Woe--against intemperance.

early--when it was regarded especially shameful to drink (Ac 2:15; 1Th 5:7). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual (Ec 10:16, 17).

strong drink--Hebrew, sichar, implying intoxication.

continue--drinking all day till evening.