of a vine-yard
| Root | ἀμπελών (ampelōn) |
| Core Meanings | vineyard, vine-field, place of cultivated vines |
| Semantic Range | a vineyard, vine plantation, cultivated vine-field; by extension, an estate devoted to grape production. |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, the vine-yard frequently symbolizes Israel, covenant stewardship, fruitfulness, and divine judgment or blessing (e.g., parables of the vineyard). It evokes themes of cultivation, accountability, and expected fruit under the care of a master. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,GMS — Noun, Genitive, Masculine, Singular; second-declension noun in -ών with genitive ending -ῶνος. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma ἀμπελών denotes a cultivated field of vines (from ἄμπελος, “vine”). The form ἀμπελῶνος is genitive masculine singular, so the rendering “of a vine-yard” preserves the singular number and expresses the genitive relationship (possession, source, or association). |
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