Strong’s G2590

καρπός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

karpos

Pronunciation

kar-pos'

Definition

Fruit

Meaning

(a) fruit, generally vegetable, sometimes animal, (b) met: fruit, deed, action, result, (c) profit, gain.

Usage

In the New Testament, "karpos" primarily refers to fruit in both a literal and metaphorical sense. Literally, it denotes the produce of trees, plants, and the earth. Metaphorically, it is used to describe the results or outcomes of actions, particularly in a spiritual or moral context. It often signifies the visible expression of an inward change or the evidence of one's faith and character.

Bible references

Matthew 3:8;Matthew 3:10;Matthew 7:16;Matthew 7:17;Matthew 7:17;Matthew 7:18;Matthew 7:18;Matthew 7:19;Matthew 7:20;Matthew 12:33;Matthew 12:33;Matthew 12:33;Matthew 13:8;Matthew 13:26;Matthew 21:19;Matthew 21:34;Matthew 21:34;Matthew 21:41;Matthew 21:43;Mark 4:7;Mark 4:8;Mark 4:29;Mark 11:14;Mark 12:2;Luke 1:42