What does κἄν · μέν · ποιέω · καρπός mean in the Bible?
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Greek · G2579, G3303, G4160, G2590
κἂν μὲν ποιήσῃ καρπὸν
And (or even) if · on the other hand · to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) · fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
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κἄνG2579and (or even) if
Pronunciationkán
Open lexicon entry →μένG3303on the other hand
Pronunciationmén
Open lexicon entry →ποιέωG4160to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Pronunciationpoiéō
Creates or performs action; πράσσω (prássō) denotes habitual practice versus specific deed.
Open lexicon entry →καρπόςG2590fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
Pronunciationkarpós
Concrete harvest-results, whether literal produce or spiritual works flowing from character and obedience.
Open lexicon entry →What does κἂν μὲν ποιήσῃ καρπὸν (kan men poiēsē karpon) mean in the Bible?
κἄν · μέν · ποιέω · καρπός is a Greek phrase meaning "And if indeed it produces fruit.".
Full entry for κἂν μὲν ποιήσῃ καρπὸν (G2579, G3303, G4160, G2590) · Open the biblical lexicon
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. And if indeed it produces fruit.
Strong'sG2579, G3303, G4160, G2590
Lexical occurrences0 versesSource Gloss
And if indeed it produces fruit.