Topical Bible: Fruits: Called The: Fruit of the Earth

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In the biblical context, fruits are often referred to as the "fruit of the earth," symbolizing God's provision and the bounty of His creation. The term encompasses a wide variety of produce that the earth yields, serving as sustenance for humanity and a testament to God's abundant blessings.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 1:11-12 : "Then God said, 'Let the earth bring forth vegetation, seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.' And it was so. The earth produced vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good."
· This passage highlights the divine command for the earth to produce fruit, establishing the natural order and the inherent goodness of creation.

2. Deuteronomy 8:7-8 : "For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills; a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil, and honey."
· Here, the fruit of the earth is part of the Promised Land's richness, illustrating God's promise and the fulfillment of His covenant with Israel.

3. Isaiah 4:2 : "On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel."
· This prophetic vision associates the fruit of the earth with divine restoration and blessing, symbolizing hope and renewal for God's people.

4. James 5:7 : "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it until it receives the early and late rains."
· The fruit of the earth is used metaphorically to encourage patience and faithfulness, drawing a parallel between the natural process of growth and the spiritual anticipation of the Lord's return.

Symbolism and Significance:

· Provision and Sustenance: Fruits are a direct representation of God's provision, sustaining life and health. They are a reminder of the Creator's care and the sustenance He provides for all living beings.

· Blessing and Abundance: The abundance of fruit is often seen as a sign of divine blessing. In the Old Testament, a fruitful land is a manifestation of God's favor and a reward for obedience.

· Spiritual Metaphor: In the New Testament, fruit is frequently used as a metaphor for spiritual growth and the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). The cultivation of spiritual fruit is akin to the nurturing of physical fruit, requiring care, patience, and divine intervention.

· Covenantal Promise: The fruit of the earth is tied to God's covenant with His people, symbolizing the fulfillment of His promises and the hope of future blessings.

In summary, the "fruit of the earth" in the Bible is a multifaceted concept that encompasses God's provision, blessing, and the spiritual truths that underpin the life of faith. It serves as a powerful reminder of the Creator's ongoing relationship with His creation and His people.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Isaiah 4:2
In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.
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Whether the Aureole Differs from the Fruit?
... material things born of the earth, we employ ... Sometimes fruit signifies spiritually
that which refreshes only ... and thus the virtues are called fruits, inasmuch as ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the aureole differs from.htm

The Life of Adam
... Our Lord called the man and said: Adam, where art ... that brought forth good and wholesome
fruits plenteously, from ... because the trespass was of the fruit of the ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the life of adam.htm

The Fruits of Grace
... The Fruits of Grace. ... can easily learn to say a form of prayer, or to read one from
a book, but a prayer that can fairly be called a cry is the fruit of grace ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/the fruits of grace.htm

Where to Find Fruit
... compare him but to those dead sticks with fruits tied on ... you are holy, it is because
he has called you to ... the earth beneath, "From me is thy fruit found." And ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/where to find fruit.htm

Selections from the Work against Heresies by Irenaeus, Bishop of ...
... of the knowledge which is falsely so called, [writing] to ... of clear pure flour; and
the other fruits and seeds and ... God gave them at the first, the fruit of the ...
/.../richardson/early christian fathers/selections from the work against 2.htm

The Germination of the Earth.
... [1551] The plants called crown-plants ... most to our life; which offer their various
fruits to man ... heart of man; such is the olive tree, whose fruit brightens his ...
/.../basil/basil letters and select works/homily v the germination of.htm

Manes Said: Let it First be Allowed on Your Side that There is an ...
... fruits." [1598] Tell us, therefore, O Manes, what fruit is yielded by that tree
which is called evil, or ... Do you allege that the fruits of the evil root ...
/.../the acts of the disputation with the heresiarch manes/17 manes said let it.htm

The Redeemed on Mount Zion.
... These were redeemed from among men, the first fruit to God and to the Lamb. ... Those
who are redeemed from among men, are called the "first fruits unto God ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the redeemed on mount zion.htm

Fruits and the Two Works.
... and prayerful study of this catalogue of evil fruits and an ... Never be contented if
there is any fruit in your ... losing the power of God, and is called backsliding ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter vi fruits and the.htm

Genesis.
... To her the name of "Life""which is called "Eve" [1257 ... Offered the first-fruits [1279]
of the fertile glebes: ... Produce her fruit: that, torpid, thou shalt dash. ...
/.../unknown/fathers of the third century tertullian appendix/3 genesis.htm