Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A distilled alcoholic beverage such as brandy, wine, whisky, beer. 2. (n.) A solution of a medicinal substance in water; -- distinguished from tincture and aqua. 3. (v. t.) To supply with liquor. 4. (v. t.) To grease. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia LIQUOR lik'-er: Every sort of intoxicating liquor except the beverage prepared from the juice of the grape (yayin), according to the usage of the Old Testament, is comprehended under the generic term shekhar (compare shakhar, to "be drunk"), rendered "strong drink" (compare Greek sikera in Luke 1:15). The two terms, yayin and shekhar, "wine" and "strong drink," are often found together and are used by Old Testament writers as an exhaustive classification of the beverages in use among the ancient Hebrews (Leviticus 10:9 1 Samuel 1:15 Proverbs 20:1, etc.). See WINE; DRINK, STRONG.

Multi-Version Concordance Liquor (5 Occurrences) Luke 1:15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. (See NAS) Numbers 6:3 He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried. (KJV JPS DBY WBS) Song of Songs 7:2 Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies. (KJV WBS) Hosea 4:18 Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way. (See NAS) Micah 2:11 If a man walking in a spirit of falsehood lies: "I will prophesy to you of wine and of strong drink;" he would be the prophet of this people. (See NAS)