Bible Dictionary

Fruit

The seed-bearing product of a plant or tree.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

147 of 368

Letter

F

Meaning

The seed-bearing product of a plant or tree.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:11-12
  • Psalm 1:3
  • Matthew 7:16-20
  • John 15:1-8
  • Romans 6:22
  • Galatians 5:22-23
  • Philippians 1:11
  • James 3:17-18

Also Called

fruits

Original Language

Hebrew

פְּרִי

peri

fruit

Greek

καρπός

karpos

fruit

Meaning

Fruit is the seed-bearing product of a plant or tree.

It develops from the flowering part of a plant and often contains seeds.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, fruit refers to the produce of plants and trees.

The term is also used figuratively to describe results, conduct, offspring, and spiritual qualities.


Key References

  • Genesis 1:11-12
  • Psalm 1:3
  • Matthew 7:16-20
  • John 15:1-8
  • Romans 6:22
  • Galatians 5:22-23
  • Philippians 1:11
  • James 3:17-18

  • Tree
  • Vine
  • Harvest
  • Seed
  • Branch

Study More

Continue your Bible study by exploring related Scriptures, dictionary terms, and connected topics.

Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:11-12
  • Psalm 1:3
  • Matthew 7:16-20
  • John 15:1-8
  • Romans 6:22
  • Galatians 5:22-23
  • Philippians 1:11
  • James 3:17-18

Related Terms

Study Topics