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775. Trees in Vineyards

From: Manners and Customs of the Bible By: James M. Freeman

Luke 13:6

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Luke 13:6⁶He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. (Luke 13:6). A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard.

Vineyards were not devoted exclusively to vines. Fruit-trees of various kinds were planted within their limits, so that it is perfectly correct to speak of a fig-tree being planted in a vineyard. The ancient Egyptians planted their vines and fruit-trees in the same enclosure.

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