For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine…
“For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine judgment will pour out wrath on the wicked, mixing suffering like wine and dregs.
In simple terms: God will punish the evil.
Key Takeaway
Beware of moral corruption.
Themes
justice
divine wrath
morality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
prophetic
warning
When to use this quote
- political oppression
- social injustice
- personal guilt
- environmental degradation
Key Concepts
Prophecy
apocalypse
retribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we recognize the “dregs” in society?
- What can we do to prevent collective suffering?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure concrete actions needed to prevent evil.