# vineyard, vineyards #

## Definition: ##

A vineyard is a large garden area where grapevines are grown and grapes are cultivated.

 * A vineyard often has a wall around it to protect the fruit from thieves and animals.
 * God compared the people of Israel to a vineyard that did not bear good fruit. (See: [Metaphor](rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor))
 * Vineyard could be also translated as "grapevine garden" or "grape plantation."

(See also: [grape](../other/grape.md), [Israel](../other/israel.md), [vine](../other/vine.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Genesis 09:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/gen/09/20)
* [Luke 13:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/luk/13/06)
* [Luke 20:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/luk/20/15)
* [Matthew 20:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/mat/20/01)
* [Matthew 21:40-41](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/40)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H64, H1612, H3657, H3661, H3754, H3755, H8284, G289, G290