What does the Bible say about vineyard?
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The Bible uses the vineyard to picture God’s generous care, human stewardship, and especially His covenant people’s calling to bear the fruit of righteousness. Isaiah 5:2 portrays the Lord’s careful cultivation of Israel, yet exposes the bitter fruit of injustice and unbelief. Isaiah 1:8 and Isaiah 7:23 show the desolation that follows sin and judgment. In Matthew 21:33 and Mark 12:1, Jesus applies the vineyard image to Israel’s leaders, who reject God’s servants and finally His beloved Son, warning of judgment while revealing Christ as the rightful heir. The image therefore calls believers to receive God’s grace humbly and bear faithful fruit through trust in Christ.
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- Huts (R. V., booths) in Isaiah 1:8
- Towers in Isaiah 5:2; Matthew 21:33; Mark 12:1
- Winepress in Isaiah 5:2
- Pools in Ecclesiastes 2:4; Ecclesiastes 2:6
- Leased Song of Solomon 8:11; Song of Solomon 8:12; Isaiah 7:23; Matthew 21:33-39
- Of kings 1 Chronicles 27:26-28
- Neglected Proverbs 24:30; Proverbs 24:31
- Plain of the Judges 11:33
- Parables of Isaiah 5:1-7; Isaiah 27:2; Isaiah 27:3; Jeremiah 12:10; Matthew 20:1-16; Matthew 21:28-31; Matthew 21:33-41; Luke 13:6-9
- See VINE
- See WINE
- Also see ABSTINENCE
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