# vine, vines, grapevine

## 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](rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor))

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

## Bible References:

* [Genesis 40:09](rc://en/tn/help/gen/40/09)
* [Genesis 49:11](rc://en/tn/help/gen/49/11)
* [John 15:01](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/15/01)
* [Luke 22:18](rc://en/tn/help/luk/22/18)
* [Mark 12:03](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/12/03)
* [Matthew 21:35-37](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/35)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H5139, H1612, H8321, G288, G290, G1009, G1092