# 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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/23/24)
* [Hosea 09:10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/hos/09/10)
* [Job 15:31-33](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/job/15/31)
* [Luke 06:43-44](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/06/43)
* [Matthew 07:15-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/07/15)
* [Matthew 21:33-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/21/33)