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καρπὸν εἰρηνικὸν δικαιοσύνης

Fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively · pacific; by implication, salutary · equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification

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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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εἰρηνικός G1516 pacific; by implication, salutary
Pronunciation eirēnikós
Peaceful demeanor or outcome that produces salutary effects; promotes harmony and well-being.
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δικαιοσύνη G1343 equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
Pronunciation dikaiosýnē
Righteousness as God's character and covenant faithfulness, not merely human moral conformity to law
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What does καρπὸν εἰρηνικὸν δικαιοσύνης (karpon eirēnikon dikaiosynēs) mean in the Bible?

καρπός · εἰρηνικός · δικαιοσύνη is a Greek word meaning "peaceful fruit of righteousness".

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Meaning

peaceful fruit of righteousness
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 21:19 · Mark 4:29 · Luke 1:42 · John 15:16 · Gal 5:22 · Eph 5:9 · Phil 1:22 · Jas 3:18 8×
Genitive · Plural · Masculine Matt 7:16 · Matt 7:20 · Matt 21:34 · Mark 12:2 · 2 Tim 2:6 · Jas 3:17 6×
Genitive · Singular · Masculine Matt 12:33 · Luke 6:44 · Luke 20:10 · Acts 2:30 4×
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 3:8 · Matt 3:10 · Matt 7:19 · Matt 12:33 · Matt 13:8 · Matt 13:26 · Mark 4:7 · Mark 4:8 · Mark 11:14 · Luke 3:9 · Luke 6:43 · Luke 8:8 · Luke 13:6 · Luke 13:7 · Luke 13:9 · John 4:36 38×
Accusative · Plural · Masculine Matt 7:17 · Matt 7:18 · Matt 21:34 · Matt 21:41 · Matt 21:43 · Luke 3:8 · Luke 12:17 · Rev 22:2 10×
66 total occurrences across all forms in the biblical text Morphology: MorphGNT SBLGNT — CC BY-SA 3.0
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Acts 13 — The Spirit Sends the Mission and the Word Turns to the Gentiles Acts 17 — The Gospel Reasoned from Scripture and Proclaimed to the Nations Acts 24 — Paul Before Felix: Resurrection Hope, Clear Conscience, and Coming Judgment Ephesians 5 — Walking in Love, Light, Wisdom, and Spirit-Filled Order Ephesians 6 — Household Faithfulness and Standing Firm in the Armor of God Galatians 2 — Justified by Faith: Gospel Unity, Apostolic Confrontation, and Life in Christ Galatians 5 — Stand Firm in Freedom: Faith Working Through Love and Life by the Spirit John 12 — The Anointed King, the Lifted-Up Son of Man, and the Hour of Glory John 15 — The True Vine, Abiding Fruitfulness, Christlike Love, and the World’s Hatred John 16 — The Spirit’s Convicting Witness, the Disciples’ Sorrow Turned to Joy, and Christ’s Victory over the World Luke 13 — Repentance, Kingdom Reversal, and the Urgent Narrow Door Luke 3 — The Way Prepared, the Son Revealed, and the Lineage Traced Luke 6 — The Lord of the Sabbath Forms a Kingdom People Mark 11 — The King Comes to Jerusalem: Fig Tree, Temple Judgment, Faith, Forgiveness, and Authority Mark 12 — The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering Mark 4 — The Mystery of the Kingdom: Hearing, Fruitfulness, and the Lord over the Storm Matthew 12 — The Lord of the Sabbath, the Servant of the Lord, and the Crisis of Unbelief Matthew 13 — The Kingdom in Parables: Hearing, Hiddenness, Growth, Worth, and Judgment Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 3 — The Forerunner, the Kingdom, and the Beloved Son Matthew 5 — Kingdom Blessedness, Fulfilled Law, and Heart-Level Righteousness Matthew 6 — Hidden Righteousness, the Father’s Reward, and Seeking First the Kingdom Matthew 7 — Kingdom Discernment, the Narrow Way, and the Wise Builder Philippians 1 — Gospel Partnership and Joyful Witness in Christ Philippians 3 — Counting All Things Loss and Pressing On Toward Christ Philippians 4 — Rejoicing, Peace, Contentment, and Gospel Partnership in Christ Romans 1 — The Gospel Reveals the Righteousness of God and the Wrath of God Romans 10 — Christ the End of the Law and the Righteousness Received by Faith Romans 14 — Receiving One Another, Honoring the Lord, and Pursuing Peace in Matters of Conscience Romans 3 — All Under Sin and the Righteousness of God Revealed Through Faith in Christ Romans 4 — Abraham Justified by Faith and the Promise Secured by Grace Romans 5 — Peace with God, Rejoicing in Grace, and Life Through the One Man Jesus Christ Romans 6 — Dead to Sin and Alive to God in Christ Jesus Romans 9 — God’s Faithfulness, Sovereign Mercy, and Israel’s Stumbling Over Christ

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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