Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
The fruit of the vine, which was extensively cultivated in Palestine. Grapes are spoken of as "tender" (Song 2:13, 15), "unripe" (Job 15:33), "sour" (Isa. 18:5), "wild" (Isa. 5:2, 4). (See Rev. 14:18; Mic. 7:1; Jer. 6:9; Ezek. 18:2, for figurative use of the word.)