Strong's Lexicon ampelón: Vineyard Original Word: ἀμπελών Word Origin: Derived from ἄμπελος (ampelos), meaning "vine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3754 (כֶּרֶם, kerem): Refers to a vineyard, used in similar contexts in the Old Testament, such as in Isaiah 5:1-7. Usage: The term "ampelón" refers to a vineyard, a place where grapevines are cultivated. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to represent Israel, the people of God, or the Kingdom of God. Vineyards were significant in ancient agrarian societies, symbolizing abundance, blessing, and the fruitfulness expected from God's people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, vineyards were a common and vital part of agriculture, providing grapes for wine, a staple in the diet and an important element in religious rituals. The care of a vineyard required significant labor and attention, making it a fitting metaphor for God's relationship with His people. The imagery of the vineyard is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where Israel is often depicted as God's vineyard (e.g., Isaiah 5:1-7). HELPS Word-studies 290 ampelṓn – properly, a vineyard; (figuratively) the religious, spiritual life of OT Israel – and by extension the body of Christ, consummating (not replacing) believing Israel as the one, covenant people of God (Mk 12:9; Lk 20:16). M. Vincent, "The vine was a symbol of the ancient Church (ekklēsia) in the OT. See Hos 10:1; Mt 21:33,34; Lk 13:6" (WS, 489). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ampelos Definition a vineyard NASB Translation vineyard (23). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 290: ἀμπελώνἀμπελών, (ῶνος, ὁ, a vineyard: Matthew 20:1ff; 21:28,(33),39ff; Mark 12:1ff; Luke ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vineyard. From ampelos; a vineyard -- vineyard. see GREEK ampelos Forms and Transliterations αμπελών αμπελωνα αμπελώνα αμπελώνά ἀμπελῶνα αμπελώνας αμπελώνες αμπελωνι αμπελώνι αμπελώνί ἀμπελῶνι αμπελωνος αμπελωνός αμπελώνος αμπελώνός ἀμπελῶνος αμπελώνων αμπέλωνων αμπελώσι αμπελώσιν αμπλάκημα ampelona ampelôna ampelōna ampelō̂na ampeloni ampelôni ampelōni ampelō̂ni ampelonos ampelônos ampelōnos ampelō̂nosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 20:1 N-AMSGRK: εἰς τὸν ἀμπελῶνα αὐτοῦ NAS: to hire laborers for his vineyard. KJV: into his vineyard. INT: for the vineyard of him Matthew 20:2 N-AMS Matthew 20:4 N-AMS Matthew 20:7 N-AMS Matthew 20:8 N-GMS Matthew 21:28 N-DMS Matthew 21:33 N-AMS Matthew 21:39 N-GMS Matthew 21:40 N-GMS Matthew 21:41 N-AMS Mark 12:1 N-AMS Mark 12:2 N-GMS Mark 12:8 N-GMS Mark 12:9 N-GMS Mark 12:9 N-AMS Luke 13:6 N-DMS Luke 20:9 N-AMS Luke 20:10 N-GMS Luke 20:13 N-GMS Luke 20:15 N-GMS Luke 20:15 N-GMS Luke 20:16 N-AMS 1 Corinthians 9:7 N-AMS Strong's Greek 290 |