• "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.

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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