# vineyard, vineyards, vine growers

## 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](../kt/israel.md), [vine](../other/vine.md))

## Bible References:

* [Genesis 09:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/gen/09/20)
* [Luke 13:06](rc://en/tn/help/luk/13/06)
* [Luke 20:15](rc://en/tn/help/luk/20/15)
* [Matthew 20:02](rc://en/tn/help/mat/20/02)
* [Matthew 21:40-41](rc://en/tn/help/mat/21/40)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H1612, H3754, H3755, H8284, G290