How does vine / vineyard develop through the rest of Scripture?

The vineyard becomes Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7) and the subject of Jesus' parables, until He declares, 'I am the true vine' and calls His people to abide in Him and bear fruit (John 15:1-5).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Vine / Vineyard?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention vine / vineyard?

The Bible first mentions vine / vineyard in Genesis 9:20, using the original word kerem (כרם). Noah 'planted a vineyard'—the first vineyard introduces an image that will run through Scripture as a symbol of God's people and their fruitfulness.

The Bible first mentions vine / vineyard in Genesis 9:20, from the original word kerem (כרם). Noah 'planted a vineyard'—the first vineyard introduces an image that will run through Scripture as a symbol of God's people and their fruitfulness.

The Seed of Everything That Follows

The vineyard becomes Scripture's picture of the people God tends for fruit.

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