The meaning of “καρπός”
Understanding karpós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the base of ἁρπάζω fruit. - fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
καρπός
probably from the base of ἁρπάζω fruit. - fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:33 | “Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.” Word: καρπός (karpós) | |
| Luke 8:8 | “And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” Word: καρπός (karpós) | |
| Acts 2:30 | “Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;” Word: καρπός (karpós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:7 | “Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?” Word: καρπός (karpós) | |
| Ephesians 5:9 | “(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)” Word: καρπός (karpós) |