◄ 2593. karpophoros ►
Strong's Lexicon karpophoros: Fruitful, bearing fruit Original Word: καρποφόρος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: karpophoros Pronunciation: kar-pof'-or-os Phonetic Spelling: (kar-pof-or'-os) Definition: fruitful. Meaning: Fruit-bearing; productive; yielding fruit. Word Origin: Derived from καρπός (karpos, meaning "fruit") and φέρω (phero, meaning "to bear" or "to carry"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for καρποφόρος, the concept of fruitfulness is prevalent in the Old Testament. Some related Hebrew words include: • פְּרִי (peri, Strong's Hebrew 6529): meaning "fruit." • פָּרָה (parah, Strong's Hebrew 6509): meaning "to bear fruit" or "to be fruitful." These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of productivity and fruitfulness, both in a physical and spiritual sense, as seen in passages like Genesis 1:28, where God commands humanity to "be fruitful and multiply" (BSB). Usage: The term καρποφόρος is used in the New Testament to describe something that produces or bears fruit, often in a metaphorical sense referring to spiritual fruitfulness or productivity in the life of a believer. Context: The Greek word καρποφόρος appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of fruitfulness, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. In the context of Christian theology, it often refers to the spiritual fruit that results from a life lived in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ. This fruitfulness is not limited to physical or material productivity but extends to the spiritual virtues and good works that are the evidence of a transformed life. In Colossians 1:10, the Apostle Paul uses καρποφόρος to encourage believers to "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God" (BSB). Here, the emphasis is on the believer's conduct and growth in understanding, which results in a life that is productive in good deeds and spiritual maturity. The concept of fruit-bearing is deeply rooted in biblical imagery, often used to illustrate the results of a life connected to God. In John 15:5, Jesus describes Himself as the vine and His followers as the branches, stating, "If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing" (BSB). This passage underscores the necessity of abiding in Christ to achieve true spiritual fruitfulness. The metaphor of fruit-bearing is also a reminder of the ultimate purpose of a believer's life: to glorify God through actions and character that reflect His nature. The fruit of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23, includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, all of which are manifestations of a life that is καρποφόρος. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from karpos and pheró Definition fruitful NASB Translation fruitful (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2593: καρποφόρος καρποφόρος, καρποφόρον (καρπός and φέρω), fruit-bearing, fruitful, productive: Acts 14:17. (Pindar, Xenophon, Theophrastus, Diodorus, the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fruitful. From karpos and phero; fruitbearing (figuratively) -- fruitful. see GREEK karpos see GREEK phero Forms and Transliterations εκάρπωσα καρποφόρα καρποφόρον καρποφορους καρποφόρους κάρπωμα κάρπωμά καρπώμασι καρπώμασιν καρπώματα καρπώματά κάρπωματα καρπώματος καρπωμάτων καρπώσαι καρπώσεων καρπωσεως καρπώσεως κάρπωσιν καρπωτόν καρπωτός καρτάλλον κάρταλλον καρτάλλους karpophorous karpophórous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 14:17 Adj-AMP GRK: καὶ καιροὺς καρποφόρους ἐμπιπλῶν τροφῆς NAS: from heaven and fruitful seasons, KJV: and fruitful seasons, INT: and seasons fruitful filling with food Strong's Greek 2593 1 Occurrence καρποφόρους — 1 Occ.