# grape #

## Definition: ##

A grape is a small, round, smooth-skinned berry fruit that grows in clusters on vines. The juice of grapes is used in making wine.

 * There are different colors of grapes, such as light green, purple, or red.
 * Individiual grapes can be around one to three centimeters in size.
 * People grow grapes in gardens called vineyards. These normally consist of long rows of vines.
 * Grapes were a very important food during Bible times and having vineyards was a sign of wealth.
 * In order to keep grapes from rotting, people would often dry them. Dried grapes are called "raisins" and they were used to make raisin cakes.
 * Jesus told a parable about a grape vineyard to teach his disciples about God's kingdom.

(See also: [[../other/vine.md]], [[../other/vineyard.md]], [[../other/wine.md]])

## Bible References: ##

* [Deuteronomy 23:24-25](en/tn/deu/help/23/24)
* [Hosea 09:10](en/tn/hos/help/09/10)
* [Job 15:31-33](en/tn/job/help/15/31)
* [Luke 06:43-44](en/tn/luk/help/06/43)
* [Matthew 07:15-17](en/tn/mat/help/07/15)
* [Matthew 21:33-34](en/tn/mat/help/21/33)