Definition: The Hebrew term for "ampelage" appears in Old Testament literature, but its exact meaning is not fully known. In the Old Testament, "ampelage" is often associated with God's blessings to Israel as a nation. This blessing comes from God's promise that all who believe and accept this nation will inherit the land of Canaan (Deut 8:19). According to this passage, when an individual believes in the power and grace of God, he or she is called "a lamp for men" and is able to see clearly through "the light" of God's promise.