Wine is not just a drink.
In the Bible, in Israel, in Jewish tradition, and also in Christianity, it is a spiritual symbol, a bridge between the physical world and the sacred world. For thousands of years it has been used in the moments of greatest holiness: pacts, ceremonies, prayers, blessings and celebrations that connect the person with the divine.
But… why?
Why wine and not another drink?
Why is its red color related to blood and life?
What hidden codes does his Hebrew word contain?
And why can the Bible represent both the fall and holiness?
What you’re about to discover will forever change the way you look at a simple glass of wine.
1. He came in his first two biblical appearances: the best and the worst of the human being
The Bible mentions wine twice very early… and the two are totally opposite.
1.1 The fall of Noah: wine as a lack of control
After the flood, Noah leaves the ark, plants a vine, produces wine… and ends up drunk. That drunkenness causes a dark episode with her son, which triggers a curse on part of humanity.
None of this is accidental.
In the Hebrew tradition, Noah represents the human being who wants to dominate the earth, work it and transform it. But, in this case, the force of the wine dominated him.
The message is direct:
Wine is power. If you don’t control it, it controls you.
That is why in Judaism alcohol is considered one of the most destructive addictions.
1.2 Melchizedek and Abraham: Wine as a Symbol of Covenant and Holiness
The second appearance of wine in the Bible is completely different.
Abraham meets Melchizedek, priest of the Most High God, and together they share bread and wine. That gesture seals a spiritual pact.
Bread represents the main meal.
Wine represents the main drink.
And together they symbolize abundance, blessing, and divine covenant.
To this day, in Judaism, only two foods require special blessing: bread (jallah) and wine (kiddush).
That is why every Shabbat is dignified with bread and wine, recalling the sacred covenant between God and Israel.
Wine can elevate… or it can destroy.
It is neutral in itself: it reveals who you are inside.
2. The numerical mystery of wine: why is its value 70?
The Hebrew word for wine is יַיִן – “Yain”, formed by the letters Yod (10) + Yod (10) + Nun (50).
10 + 10 + 50 = 70
In Jewish mysticism, the number 70 has a huge meaning: