Because grapes do not produce abundant fruit when left to grow wild, the concept of a vineyard implies that someone is tending the vines to ensure that the vines are well cultivated. ... Israel was a land filled with vineyards during the time of Isaiah, so it is very likely the Israelites would have understood the various nuances and word usages for describing grapes.4 The Hebrew term beushim (H890) means a wild grape. The term actually means a stinking grape, which presumably means that the wild grapes have an offensive odor that makes them unsuitable for use in wine production.5 Isaiah 5:2 u...

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