2592. karpophoreó

Lexicon

karpophoreó: To bear fruit, to produce fruit

Original Word: καρποφορέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: karpophoreó
Pronunciation: kar-po-for-EH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (kar-pof-or-eh'-o)
Definition: To bear fruit, to produce fruit
Meaning: I bear fruit.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

to bear fruit

From karpophoros; to be fertile (literally or figuratively) -- be (bear, bring forth) fruit(-ful).

see GREEK karpophoros

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2592 karpophoréō (from 2590 /karpós, "fruit" and 5342 /phérō, "to bring") – to bring forth fruit. See 2590 (karpos).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from karpophoros
Definition
to bear fruit
NASB Translation
bear fruit (4), bearing fruit (2), bears fruit (1), produces crops (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2592: καρποφορέω

καρποφορέω, καρποφόρω; 1 aorist ἐκαρποφόρησα; present passive participle καρποφορουμενος; (καρποφόρος, which see); to bear fruit; (Vulg.fructifico; Columella (), Tertullian);

a. properly, ((Xenophon, Aristotle), Theophrastus, de hist. plant. 3, 3, 7; Diodorus 2, 49): χόρτον, Mark 4:28 (φυτά, Wis. 10:7).

b. metaphorically, to bear, bring forth, deeds: thus of men who show their knowledge of religion by their conduct, Matthew 13:23; Mark 4:20; Luke 8:15; ἐν (for R G L Tr marginal reading WH marginal reading ἐν (cf. Buttmann, 103 (90), see εἷς, 4 a.)) τριάκοντα etc. namely, καρποις, Mark 4:20 T Tr text WH text (see ἐν, I. 5 f.); ἐν παντί ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, Colossians 1:10; τίνι (dative commodi]) to one who reaps the fruit, i. e. fruit acceptable to him, τῷ Θεῷ, Romans 7:4; τῷ θανάτῳ, i. e. (without the figure) to produce works rewarded with death, Romans 7:5; in middle to bear fruit of oneself, Colossians 1:6 (cf. Lightfoot at the passage).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From καρπός (karpos, meaning "fruit") and φορέω (phoreō, meaning "to bear" or "to carry").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6529 פְּרִי (peri) • fruit
• H6509 פָּרָה (parah) • to bear fruit, be fruitful

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of fruitfulness, both in a literal agricultural sense and in a metaphorical sense, as seen in the Old Testament's emphasis on the blessings of fruitfulness and the call to live a life that produces good works in accordance with God's will.

Usage: The verb καρποφορέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of bearing fruit, both in a literal sense, as in plants producing fruit, and in a metaphorical sense, referring to the production of spiritual fruit or good works in the life of a believer.

Context: The term καρποφορέω appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of fruitfulness in the Christian life. It is often used metaphorically to describe the spiritual growth and productivity expected of believers. In the parable of the sower, Jesus uses the concept of bearing fruit to illustrate the varying responses to the Word of God (Mark 4:20, BSB: "But those sown on good soil hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold"). This highlights the transformative power of the Gospel when it takes root in receptive hearts.

The Apostle Paul frequently employs καρποφορέω to encourage believers to live lives that reflect their faith. In Colossians 1:10 (BSB), Paul prays that the Colossians "may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God." Here, fruitfulness is linked with good works and spiritual growth, indicating that a life pleasing to God is one that is productive in righteousness and knowledge.

Additionally, in Romans 7:4 (BSB), Paul explains that believers have been released from the law through Christ so that they "might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God." This passage underscores the purpose of salvation as leading to a life that produces fruit for God's glory.

The concept of καρποφορέω is integral to understanding the Christian call to live a life that visibly demonstrates the inward change brought about by faith in Christ. It serves as a reminder that true faith is evidenced by the fruit it bears, reflecting the character and work of Jesus in the believer's life.

Forms and Transliterations

καρποφορει καρποφορεί καρποφορεῖ καρποφορησαι καρποφορήσαι καρποφορῆσαι καρποφορήσει καρποφορησωμεν καρποφορήσωμεν καρποφορουμενον καρποφορούμενον καρποφορουντες καρποφορούντες καρποφοροῦντες καρποφορουσιν καρποφορούσιν καρποφοροῦσιν karpophorei karpophoreî karpophoresai karpophorêsai karpophorēsai karpophorē̂sai karpophoresomen karpophorēsōmen karpophorḗsomen karpophorḗsōmen karpophoroumenon karpophoroúmenon karpophorountes karpophoroûntes karpophorousin karpophoroûsin

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 13:23 V-PIA-3S
GRK: ὃς δὴ καρποφορεῖ καὶ ποιεῖ
NAS: indeed bears fruit and brings forth,
KJV: also beareth fruit, and
INT: who indeed brings forth fruit and produces

Mark 4:20 V-PIA-3P
GRK: παραδέχονται καὶ καρποφοροῦσιν ἐν τριάκοντα
NAS: and accept it and bear fruit, thirty,
KJV: [it], and bring forth fruit, some
INT: receive [it] and bring forth fruit one thirtyfold

Mark 4:28 V-PIA-3S
GRK: ἡ γῆ καρποφορεῖ πρῶτον χόρτον
NAS: The soil produces crops by itself;
KJV: the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself;
INT: the earth brings forth fruit first a plant

Luke 8:15 V-PIA-3P
GRK: κατέχουσιν καὶ καρποφοροῦσιν ἐν ὑπομονῇ
NAS: and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance.
KJV: [it], and bring forth fruit with
INT: keep [it] and bring forth fruit by perseverance

Romans 7:4 V-ASA-1P
GRK: ἐγερθέντι ἵνα καρποφορήσωμεν τῷ θεῷ
NAS: in order that we might bear fruit for God.
KJV: that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
INT: having been raised that we should bear fruit to God

Romans 7:5 V-ANA
GRK: εἰς τὸ καρποφορῆσαι τῷ θανάτῳ
NAS: in the members of our body to bear fruit for death.
KJV: to bring forth fruit unto death.
INT: to the bringing forth fruit death

Colossians 1:6 V-PPM-NNS
GRK: κόσμῳ ἐστὶν καρποφορούμενον καὶ αὐξανόμενον
NAS: also it is constantly bearing fruit and increasing,
INT: world are bringing forth fruit and increasing

Colossians 1:10 V-PPA-NMP
GRK: ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ καρποφοροῦντες καὶ αὐξανόμενοι
NAS: respects, bearing fruit in every
KJV: all pleasing, being fruitful in every
INT: work good bringing forth fruit and growing

Strong's Greek 2592
8 Occurrences

καρποφορῆσαι — 1 Occ.
καρποφορήσωμεν — 1 Occ.
καρποφορεῖ — 2 Occ.
καρποφορούμενον — 1 Occ.
καρποφοροῦντες — 1 Occ.
καρποφοροῦσιν — 2 Occ.