fruit
a word as used in Scripture denoting produce in general, whether vegetable or animal
The Hebrews divided the fruits of the land into three classes:
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The fruit of the field, “corn-fruit” (Hebrew: dagan); all kinds of grain and pulse.
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The fruit of the vine, “vintage-fruit” (Hebrew: tirosh); grapes, whether moist or dried.
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“orchard-fruits” (Hebrew: yitshar), as dates, figs, citrons, etc.
Injunctions concerning offerings and tithes were expressed by these Hebrew terms alone (Num. 18:12; Deut. 14:23). This word “fruit” is also used of children or offspring (Gen. 30:2; Deut. 7:13; Luke 1:42; Ps. 21:10; 132:11); also of the progeny of beasts (Deut. 28:51; Isa. 14:29).
It is used metaphorically in a variety of forms (Ps. 104:13; Prov. 1:31; 11:30; 31:16; Isa. 3:10; 10:12; Matt. 3:8; 21:41; 26:29; Hebrews 13:15; Rom. 7:4-5; 15:28).
The fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23; Eph. 5:9; James 3:17-18) are those gracious dispositions and habits which the Spirit produces in those in whom he dwells and works.
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