Drink Quote by Bible
“But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil.”
About This Quote
Source Religious Text: Jeremiah 7:21-23 (Hebrew Bible), 7th century BCE
The verse describes ancient worship practices, emphasizing devotion through incense and drink offerings to the queen of heaven, reflecting cultural religious rites.
In simple terms: Ancient people performed ritual offerings to deities.
Key Takeaway
Respect cultural traditions while understanding historical context.
Themes
religion
ritual
history
culture
faith
Mood
thoughtful
educational
Type
historical
theological
When to use this quote
- archaeological study
- interfaith dialogue
- historical education
- museum curation
Key Concepts
ancient Near Eastern religion
iconography
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we interpret ancient worship today?
- What can we learn from past religious expressions?
A Different Perspective
Modern perspectives may view such practices as idolatry, limiting universal acceptance.
