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Easton's Bible Dictionary

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  • The fruit of the field, "corn-fruit" (Heb. dagan); all kinds of grain and pulse.

  • The fruit of the vine, "vintage-fruit" (Heb. tirosh); grapes, whether moist or dried.

  • "Orchard-fruits" (Heb. yitshar), as dates, figs, citrons, etc.

    Injunctions concerning offerings and tithes were expressed by these Hebrew terms alone (Numbers 18:12; Deuteronomy 14:23 ). This word "fruit" is also used of children or offspring (Genesis 30:2; Deuteronomy 7:13; Luke 1:42; Psalm 21:10; 132:11 ); also of the progeny of beasts (Deuteronomy 28:51; Isaiah 14:29 ).

    It is used metaphorically in a variety of forms (Psalm 104:13; Proverbs 1:31; 11:30; 31:16; Isaiah 3:10; 10:12; Matthew 3:8; 21:41; 26:29; Hebrews 13:15; Romans 7:4,5; 15:28 ).

    The fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22,23; Ephesians 5:9; James 3:17,18 ) are those gracious dispositions and habits which the Spirit produces in those in whom he dwells and works.

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Fruit'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​f/fruit.html. 1897.
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