# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/figs_metaphor.md))

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

## Bible References: ##

* [Genesis 40:9-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/40/09)
* [Genesis 49:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/49/11)
* [John 15:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/15/01)
* [Luke 22:17-18](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/22/17)
* [Mark 12:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/12/01)
* [Matthew 21:35-37](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/21/35)