# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-metaphor))

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

## Bible References: ##

* [Genesis 40:9-11](en/tn/gen/help/40/09)
* [Genesis 49:11-12](en/tn/gen/help/49/11)
* [John 15:1-2](en/tn/jhn/help/15/01)
* [Luke 22:17-18](en/tn/luk/help/22/17)
* [Mark 12:1-3](en/tn/mrk/help/12/01)
* [Matthew 21:35-37](en/tn/mat/help/21/35)