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What is referred to as ‘strong drink’ which John the Baptist was restrained from drinking in Lk 1:15?
We read in Luke 1:13-15 (NRSVCE) of the Angel foretelling the birth of John the Baptist:
“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy …