כֶּרֶם
A garden or vineyard
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What does כֶּרֶם (kerem) mean in the Bible?
כֶּרֶם (kerem) is a Hebrew word meaning "a garden or vineyard". a garden or vineyard BDB: vineyard Usage: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. The metaphor underscores divine ownership and the leaders’ responsibility to nurture rather than exploit God’s people. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
Meaning
Vineyard as productive land holding; embodies covenant blessing, fertility, and righteous labor in OT theology
a garden or vineyard BDB: vineyard Usage: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also 1021.
Why This Word Matters
The metaphor underscores divine ownership and the leaders’ responsibility to nurture rather than exploit God’s people. Isaiah 3:13-15
The vineyard symbolizes God’s covenant people and underscores His personal investment and rightful expectation of fruit. Isaiah 5:1-7
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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