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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:, (1.) The fruit of the field, "corn-fruit" (Heb. dagan); all kinds of grain and pulse. (2.) The fruit of the vine, "vintage-fruit" (Heb. tirosh); grapes, whether moist or dried. (3.) "Orchard-fruits" (Heb. 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; Psa 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 (Psa 104:13; Prov. 1:31;11:30;31:16; Isa. 3:10;10:12; Matt. 3:8;21:41;26:29; Heb. 13:15; Rom. 7:4, Rom. 7: 5;15:28). The fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22, Gal. 5: 23; Eph. 5:9; James 3:17, James 3: 18) are those gracious dispositions and habits which the Spirit produces in those in whom he dwells and works.
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