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# grape #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* There are different colors of grapes, such as light green, purple, or red.
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* Individiual grapes can be around one to three centimeters in size.
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* People grow grapes in gardens called vineyards. These normally consist of long rows of vines.
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* Grapes were a very important food during Bible times and having vineyards was a sign of wealth.
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* 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.
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* Jesus told a parable about a grape vineyard to teach his disciples about God's kingdom.
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(See also: [vine](../other/vine.md), [vineyard](../other/vineyard.md), [wine](../other/wine.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Deuteronomy 23:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/deu/23/24)
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* [Hosea 09:10](rc://en/tn/help/hos/09/10)
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* [Job 15:31-33](rc://en/tn/help/job/15/31)
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* [Luke 06:43-44](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/43)
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* [Matthew 07:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/mat/07/15)
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* [Matthew 21:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/33)
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## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H811, H891, H1154, H1155, H1210, H2490, H3196, H5563, H5955, H6025, H6528, G288, G4718
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