288. ampelos

Lexicon

ampelos: Vine

Original Word: ἄμπελος
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: ampelos
Pronunciation: AM-pe-los
Phonetic Spelling: (am'-pel-os)
Definition: Vine
Meaning: a vine, grape-vine.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

vine.

Probably from the base of amphoteros and that of halon; a vine (as coiling about a support) -- vine.

see GREEK amphoteros

see GREEK halon

HELPS Word-studies

288 ámpelos – a grapevine; (figuratively) Jesus Christ, "the true vine" (Jn 15:1). 288 /ámpelos ("vine") is also used symbolically of Christless Judaism and apostate Christianity (Rev 14:18,10), i.e. the (external) religious body of people which merely pretends to bear fruit but is in fact fruitless.

Only Christ Himself is the true Vine, in whom the people of God are formed into the mystical body of Christ. This is the fruit of His love (redemption). Compare Jn 15:1,4,5 with 1 Cor 12:13.

[288 (ámpelos) is used of a literal grapevine in Mt 26:29; Mk 14:25; Js 3:12.]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
vine
NASB Translation
vine (9).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 288: ἄμπελος

ἄμπελος, , ἡ (from Homer down), a vine: Matthew 26:29; Mark 14:25; Luke 22:18; James 3:12. In John 15:1, 4f Christ calls himself a vine, because, as the vine imparts to its branches sap and productiveness, so Christ infuses into his followers his own divine strength and life. ἄμπελος τῆς γῆς in Revelation 14:18 (Rec.st omits τῆς ἀμπέλου.), John 15:19, signifies the enemies of Christ, who, ripe for destruction, are likened to clusters of grapes, to be cut off, thrown into the winepress, and trodden there.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for vine.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 1612: גֶּפֶן (gephen) • A vine, often used in the Old Testament to refer to the grapevine or as a symbol for Israel.
• Strong's Hebrew 3754: כָּרַם (karam) • To tend vines, to cultivate a vineyard, reflecting the agricultural practices associated with vine-growing.

The concept of the vine in biblical literature is rich with theological significance, emphasizing themes of divine care, covenant relationship, and the necessity of remaining in Christ for spiritual vitality and fruitfulness.

Usage: The term ἄμπελος is used in the New Testament to refer to a vine, often symbolically representing Israel or the relationship between Christ and His followers.

Context: The Greek word ἄμπελος appears in several key passages in the New Testament, where it is used both literally and metaphorically. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the vine was a common and significant plant, often associated with abundance, blessing, and the covenant relationship between God and His people.

In John 15:1-5, Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine to describe His relationship with His disciples: "I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me" (BSB). Here, the vine symbolizes Christ as the source of spiritual life and sustenance, while the branches represent believers who must remain connected to Him to bear fruit.

The imagery of the vine is also found in the Old Testament, where it often symbolizes Israel. For example, in Psalm 80:8-9, Israel is depicted as a vine brought out of Egypt and planted in the Promised Land. This imagery underscores the idea of God's care and cultivation of His chosen people.

The vine is a powerful symbol of growth, fruitfulness, and dependence on God. In the New Testament, it serves as a reminder of the necessity of abiding in Christ to live a fruitful Christian life.

Forms and Transliterations

άμπελοι αμπέλοις αμπελον άμπελον άμπελόν ἄμπελον αμπελος άμπελος ἄμπελος αμπελου αμπέλου ἀμπέλου αμπέλους αμπελω αμπέλω ἀμπέλῳ αμπέλων ampelo ampelō ampéloi ampélōi ampelon ámpelon ampelos ámpelos ampelou ampélou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 26:29 N-GFS
GRK: γενήματος τῆς ἀμπέλου ἕως τῆς
NAS: fruit of the vine from now
KJV: this fruit of the vine, until that
INT: fruit of the vine until the

Mark 14:25 N-GFS
GRK: γενήματος τῆς ἀμπέλου ἕως τῆς
NAS: of the fruit of the vine until
KJV: of the fruit of the vine, until that
INT: fruit of the vine until the

Luke 22:18 N-GFS
GRK: γενήματος τῆς ἀμπέλου ἕως οὗ
NAS: of the fruit of the vine from now
KJV: the fruit of the vine, until
INT: fruit of the vine until that

John 15:1 N-NFS
GRK: εἰμι ἡ ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή
NAS: the TRUE vine, and My Father
KJV: am the true vine, and my
INT: am the vine true

John 15:4 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ ἀμπέλῳ οὕτως οὐδὲ
NAS: it abides in the vine, so
KJV: it abide in the vine; no more can ye,
INT: in the vine so neither [can]

John 15:5 N-NFS
GRK: εἰμι ἡ ἄμπελος ὑμεῖς τὰ
NAS: I am the vine, you are the branches;
KJV: I am the vine, ye [are] the branches:
INT: am the vine you [are] the

James 3:12 N-NFS
GRK: ποιῆσαι ἢ ἄμπελος σῦκα οὔτε
NAS: olives, or a vine produce figs?
KJV: olive berries? either a vine, figs? so
INT: to produce or a vine figs nor

Revelation 14:18 N-GFS
GRK: βότρυας τῆς ἀμπέλου τῆς γῆς
NAS: the clusters from the vine of the earth,
KJV: the clusters of the vine of the earth;
INT: bunches from the vine of the earth

Revelation 14:19 N-AFS
GRK: ἐτρύγησεν τὴν ἄμπελον τῆς γῆς
NAS: and gathered [the clusters from] the vine of the earth,
KJV: gathered the vine of the earth,
INT: gathered the vine of the earth

Strong's Greek 288
9 Occurrences

ἀμπέλῳ — 1 Occ.
ἄμπελον — 1 Occ.
ἄμπελος — 3 Occ.
ἀμπέλου — 4 Occ.