Is it a sin to drink alcohol
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That's not in Genesis 40 and it refers to fermentation on the vine - "do not throw it away, there is a blessing in it!"
No one throws away perfectly ripe grapes. Someone might think to throw away over-ripe grapes. Which are grapes that have begun to change sugars into alcohol: scripture calls this a blessing.
No one throws away perfectly ripe grapes. Someone might think to throw away over-ripe grapes. Which are grapes that have begun to change sugars into alcohol: scripture calls this a blessing.
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Here’s what I read.
All fruits attract bacteria, yeasts, and molds that would like to feed on them. They don't usually get a chance until the fruit is very ripe; it's protected by a skin. ... The grapes that don't fall off will ferment on the vine, though they'll be infested with all kinds of things in addition to the yeast.
That's a conclusion to which you've come by engaging in eisegesis. You have an a priori belief that fermentation is bad, and you're looking for justification for that belief. Three hours ago you didn't know that yeast occurs naturally on grapes. Now you're explaining your interpretation of Isaiah 65:8 on the basis of some Google page that tells you harmful bacteria may get into grapes on the vine. That's true, but God's word says, "There may yet be a blessing in it."
Instead of trying to redefine the passage based on outside information, let Scripture interpret Scripture (where have I heard that before?). The verse is a perfect parallel of Abraham's discussion with God in Genesis 18, and there is no way to infer that Isaiah 65:8 is referring to bacterial rottenness rather than yeast-induced fermentation without a pre-existing bias.
Instead of trying to redefine the passage based on outside information, let Scripture interpret Scripture (where have I heard that before?). The verse is a perfect parallel of Abraham's discussion with God in Genesis 18, and there is no way to infer that Isaiah 65:8 is referring to bacterial rottenness rather than yeast-induced fermentation without a pre-existing bias.