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Vineyard

What Bible dictionaries say about “Vineyard”, one article after the other.

Easton’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary

Vineyard - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

VINEYARD,

VIN'NEWED, a. Moldy; musty. [Not in use.]

Matthew George Easton, Easton’s Bible Dictionary; Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)

The article in Easton + Webster 1828

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE 1915)

vin'-yard.

See VINE.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia — James Orr, general editor and contributors; CrossWire SWORD module ISBE 2.2

The article in ISBE 1915

Translation Words

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)
  • Vineyard could be also translated as “grapevine garden” or “grape plantation.”

(See also: grape, Israel, vine)

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