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He began to tell the people this parable. "A man planted a vineyard, and rented it out to some farmers, and went into another country for a long time.
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The Vineyard's Symbolism
Commentators widely agree on the parable's allegorical meaning. The 'man' who owns the vineyard is God, the 'vineyard' represents the nation of Israel with all its blessings, and the 'husbandmen' or tenants are the religious leaders who were entrusted with the spiritual care of the people.
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Vineyard (αμπελωνα). Late word from αμπελος (vine), place of vines. So in Mr 12:1; Matthew 21:33.
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19th Century
Anglican
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Baptist
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then began he to speak to the people this parable According to the other evangelists it seems to be spoken to the ch…
Presbyterian
Christ spoke this parable against those who resolved not to acknowledge His authority, though the evidence for it was so compelling. How many resem…
