Reference

Exodus 7:24

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
22

And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the Lord had said.

23

And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.

24

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

25

And seven days were fulfilled, after that the Lord had smitten the river.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Total Abstinence

This verse describes a situation where Egyptians are unable to drink water from the Nile due to its contamination, not a prohibition or warning against alcoholic beverages. The text makes no mention of wine, alcohol, or any form of abstinence from such substances.