Lexical Definition
καρποφορέω karpophoréō (kar-pof-or-eh'-o) to bear fruit G:V
from καρποφόρος
be (bear, bring forth) fruit(-ful).
- to be fertile (literally or figuratively)
Usage: 7 forms in 9 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| καρποφορῆσαι | bringing forth of fruit | Rom.7.5 |
| καρποφοροῦσιν | bring forth fruit | Mark.4.20 |
| they bring forth fruit | Luke.8.15 | |
| καρποφοροῦντεσ | bringing forth fruit | Col.1.10 |
| καρποφορούμενον | bearing fruit | Col.1.6 |
| καρποφορεῖ | brings forth fruit | Matt.13.23 • Mark.4.28 |
| καρποφορήσωμεν | we may bear fruit | Rom.7.4 |
| καρποφορήσει | bear fruit | LXX.Hab.3.17 |
Abbott-Smith
καρπο-φορέω, -ῶ, [in LXX: Hb 3:17 (פּרח), Wi 10:7*;]
to bear fruit: χόρτον, Mk 4:28 (cf. Wi 10:7). Metaph., of conduct: Mt 13:23, Mk 4:20, Lk 8:15, Ro 7:4, 5, Col 1:10; mid., Col 1:6.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Habakkuk | 3:17 |
| Matthew | 13:23 |
| Mark | 4:20 · 4:28 |
| Luke | 8:15 |
| Romans | 7:4 · 7:5 |
| Colossians | 1:6 · 1:10 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
καρποφορέω-έω,
bear fruit, [NT+5th c.BC+]:—middle, [NT]:—passive, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]