Isaiah 5:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!

Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning (that) they may follow strong drink - when it was regarded especially shameful to drink (Acts 2:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:7). Banquets for revelry began earlier than usual (Ecclesiastes 10:16-17).

Strong drink - Hebrew, sekar, sheekaar (H7941), or shikowr (H7910), implying intoxication.

That continue until night - drinking all day until evening.

Isaiah 5:11

11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflameb them!