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).