# grape # ## Definition: ## A grape is a small, round, smooth-skinned berry fruit that grows in clusters on vines. The juice of grapes is used in making wine. * There are different colors of grapes, such as light green, purple, or red. * Individiual grapes can be around one to three centimeters in size. * People grow grapes in gardens called vineyards. These normally consist of long rows of vines. * Grapes were a very important food during Bible times and having vineyards was a sign of wealth. * In order to keep grapes from rotting, people would often dry them. Dried grapes are called "raisins" and they were used to make raisin cakes. * Jesus told a parable about a grape vineyard to teach his disciples about God's kingdom. (See also: [vine](../other/vine.md), [vineyard](../other/vineyard.md), [wine](../other/wine.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [Deuteronomy 23:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/deu/23/24) * [Hosea 09:10](rc://en/tn/help/hos/09/10) * [Job 15:31-33](rc://en/tn/help/job/15/31) * [Luke 06:43-44](rc://en/tn/help/luk/06/43) * [Matthew 07:15-17](rc://en/tn/help/mat/07/15) * [Matthew 21:33-34](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/33) ## Word Data:## * Strong's: H811, H891, H1154, H1155, H1210, H2490, H3196, H5563, H5955, H6025, H6528, G288, G4718