Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18
This verse advises against being drunk with wine, suggesting a literal interpretation of drunkenness, which contrasts with Isaiah 51:21's metaphorical use of drunkenness to describe spiritual distress.
Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1
Warns directly about the deceitfulness and mockery of wine, focusing on physical drunkenness, unlike Isaiah 51:21, which describes a spiritual state rather than literal drunkenness.
Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
Contradiction with Isaiah 29:9
Describes a state of stupor and drunkenness that is both physical and spiritual, yet doesn't clarify the absence of literal wine as Isaiah 51:21 does.
Isaiah 29:9: Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink. [cry ye...: or, take your pleasure, and riot]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:27
Speaks of nations being made drunk with the wine of God's wrath, which involves actual physical drunkenness, in contrast to Isaiah 51:21's symbolic use.
Jeremiah 25:27: Therefore thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Drink ye, and be drunken, and spue, and fall, and rise no more, because of the sword which I will send among you.
Contradiction with Acts 2:15-16
Defends against an accusation of physical drunkenness by explaining a spiritual occurrence, contrasting with Isaiah 51:21 which acknowledges a state of drunkenness without wine.
Acts 2:15-16: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is [but] the third hour of the day.