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vine

Definition:

The term "vine" refers to a plant that grows by trailing along the ground or by climbing trees and other structures. The word "vine" in the Bible is used only of fruit-bearing vines and usually refers to grape vines.

• In the Bible, the word "vine" almost always means "grapevine."
• The branches of the grapevine are attached to the main stem which gives them water and other nutrients so that they can grow.
• Jesus called himself the "vine" and called his people the "branches." In this context, the word "vine" could also be translated as "grapevine stem" or "grape plant stem." (See: Metaphor)

(See also: grape, vineyard)

Bible References:

• Genesis 40:9-11
• Genesis 49:11-12
• John 15:1-2
• Luke 22:17-18
• Mark 12:1-3
• Matthew 21:35-37