Biblica Analytica

ἄμπελος

ampelos (G0288)

vine

9 verses 6 books OT 0 / NT 9
AI Word Study

The Greek word ἄμπελος (ampelos) has a short and straightforward definition: vine. This word falls under the semantic domain of Food & Drink, suggesting its primary purpose is related to food production. Its occurrence in the Bible is limited to 9 instances, indicating it is not a frequently used term. Given its narrow definition, it is likely used in contexts where grapes or wine are explicitly mentioned. This interpretation is further supported by the semantic domain classification. When used in these contexts, the word highlights the connection between the vine and the produce it yields, such as grapes and wine. The significance of ἄμπελος lies in its representation of a tangible, earthly object - the vine - that is integral to Jewish life and culture. Its mention in the Bible might refer to agricultural aspects or even the sacred nature of wine in Jewish tradition.

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Matthew 26:29

But I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s Kingdom.”

Mark 14:25

Most certainly I tell you, I will no more drink of the fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it anew in God’s Kingdom.”

Luke 22:18

for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until God’s Kingdom comes.”

John 15:1

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the farmer.

John 15:4

Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.

John 15:5

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

James 3:12

Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh water.

Revelation 14:18

Another angel came out from the altar, he who has power over fire, and he called with a great voice to him who had the sharp sickle, saying, “Send your sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth, for the earth’s grapes are fully ripe!”

Revelation 14:19

The angel thrust his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vintage of the earth, and threw it into the great wine press of the wrath of God.