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 (Numbers 18:12; Deuteronomy 14:23). This word "fruit" is also used of children or offspring (Genesis 30:2; Deuteronomy 7:13; Luke 1:42; Psalms 21:10; Psalms 1:132); also of the progeny of beasts (Deuteronomy 28:51; Isaiah 14:29).
It is used metaphorically in a variety of forms (Psalms 104:13; Proverbs 1:31; Proverbs 1:11; Proverbs 1:31; Isaiah 3:10; Isaiah 1:10; Matthew 3:8; Matthew 1:21; Matthew 1:26; Hebrews 13:15; Romans 7:4, Romans 1:7; Romans 1:15).
The fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22, Galatians 1:5; Ephesians 5:9; James 3:17, James 1:3) are those gracious dispositions and habits which the Spirit produces in those in whom he dwells and works.