Bible dictionary for children
Vineyard
A vineyard is land planted with grapevines.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A vineyard is land planted with grapevines. It needs workers to tend plants and gather grapes.
Jesus' parable in Matthew 20 describes an owner hiring vineyard workers at different times. The setting leads to a lesson about generosity and expectations.
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What kinds of work might a vineyard need through a growing season?
An example from the Bible
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The Workers in the Vineyard
Matthew 20:1–16
Jesus told a parable about vineyard workers to show that the kingdom of heaven does not work by human ideas of earning and rank.
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Related reading: Matthew 20:1
“For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
