Lexical Definition
ἄκαρπος ákarpos (ak'-ar-pos) unfruitful G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and καρπός
without fruit, unfruitful.
- barren (literally or figuratively)
Usage: 7 forms in 8 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἄκαρπόσ | unfruitful | 1Cor.14.14 |
| ἄκαρποσ | unfruitful | Matt.13.22 • Mark.4.19 |
| ἄκαρποι | unfruitful | Titus.3.14 |
| ἄκαρπα | without fruit | Jude.1.12 |
| ἀκάρπουσ | unfruitful | 2Pet.1.8 |
| ἀκάρποισ | unfruitful | Eph.5.11 |
| ακάρπω | unfruitful | LXX.Jer.2.6 |
Abbott-Smith
ἄ-καρπος, -ον, [in LXX: Je 2:6 (צַלְמָוֶת), Wi 15:4, IV Mac 16:7;]
unfruitful, barren: fig., Mt 13:22, Mk 4:19, I Co 14:14, Eph 5:11, Tit 3:14, II Pe 1:8, Ju 12.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Jeremiah | 2:6 |
| Matthew | 13:22 |
| Mark | 4:19 |
| 1 Corinthians | 14:14 |
| Ephesians | 5:11 |
| Titus | 3:14 |
| 2 Peter | 1:8 |
| Jude | 1:12 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἄκαρπος-ος, ον,
without fruit, barren, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἄ. ξύλον, ={ἀκακία}, [LXX+2nd c.AD+]
__2 metaphorically, fruitless, unprofitable, πόνος[Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -πως[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II active, making barren, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Isa.41.19