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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κἄν G2579 and (or even) if
Pronunciation kán
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μέν G3303 on the other hand
Pronunciation mén
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ποιέω G4160 to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
Pronunciation poiéō
Creates or performs action; πράσσω (prássō) denotes habitual practice versus specific deed.
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καρπός G2590 fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
Pronunciation karpós
Concrete harvest-results, whether literal produce or spiritual works flowing from character and obedience.
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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.".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. And if indeed it produces fruit.
Strong's G2579, G3303, G4160, G2590
Lexical occurrences 0 verses Source Gloss
And if indeed it produces fruit.
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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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