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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Love-fruits</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/love-fruits.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/30-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/l/love-fruits.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Love-fruits</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/l/lovefeasts--assemblies_of_christian_fellowship.htm" title="Lovefeasts: Assemblies of Christian Fellowship">◄</a> Love-fruits <a href="/topical/l/loveliness.htm" title="Loveliness">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "love-fruits" is not explicitly found in the Bible; however, it is often associated with the imagery and symbolism found in the Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs. This poetic book of the Old Testament is rich with metaphorical language and is traditionally interpreted as an allegory of the love between God and His people, as well as the love between Christ and the Church.<br><br><b>Biblical Context</b><br><br>In the Song of Solomon, the imagery of fruits and gardens is prevalent, symbolizing love, desire, and the beauty of the beloved. For instance, <a href="/songs/2-3.htm">Song of Solomon 2:3</a> states, "Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste." Here, the fruit is emblematic of the sweetness and delight found in the beloved, which can be interpreted as the joy and satisfaction found in a loving relationship with God.<br><br>Similarly, <a href="/songs/4-16.htm">Song of Solomon 4:16</a> reads, "Awake, O north wind, and come, O south wind. Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread abroad. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choice fruits." This verse uses the metaphor of a garden to describe the intimate and cherished relationship between the lovers, inviting the beloved to partake in the fruits, which symbolize the blessings and pleasures of love.<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, love-fruits can be seen as the spiritual fruits that result from a deep and abiding relationship with God. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of the "fruit of the Spirit" in <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> : "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." These virtues are the manifestations of a life lived in accordance with the Holy Spirit, reflecting the love and character of Christ.<br><br>The concept of love-fruits, therefore, extends beyond romantic love to encompass the broader Christian understanding of love as a divine attribute and a commandment. Jesus emphasized the importance of love in <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a> : "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another."<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>In practical terms, love-fruits can be understood as the tangible expressions of love in the life of a believer. This includes acts of kindness, service, and compassion towards others, reflecting the love of God in everyday interactions. The cultivation of these fruits requires a commitment to spiritual growth and a willingness to be transformed by the Holy Spirit.<br><br>In summary, while the term "love-fruits" is not directly mentioned in Scripture, it encapsulates the rich biblical themes of love, desire, and spiritual fruitfulness. Through the allegorical language of the Song of Solomon and the teachings of the New Testament, believers are encouraged to cultivate a life that bears the fruits of love, both in their relationship with God and with others.<a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Love-fruits (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Genesis 30:14</a></span><br />Now at the time of the grain-cutting, Reuben saw some <span class="boldtext">love-fruits</span> in the field, and took them to his mother Leah. And Rachel said to her, Let me have some of your son's love-fruits.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/30-15.htm">Genesis 30:15</a></span><br />But Leah said to her, Is it a small thing that you have taken my husband from me? and now would you take my son's <span class="boldtext">love-fruits</span>? Then Rachel said, You may have him tonight in exchange for your son's love-fruits.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/30-16.htm">Genesis 30:16</a></span><br />In the evening, when Jacob came in from the field, Leah went out to him and said, Tonight you are to come to me, for I have given my son's <span class="boldtext">love-fruits</span> as a price for you. And he went in to her that night.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/love-fruits.htm"><span class="l"><b>Love</b>-<b>fruits</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Love</b>-<b>fruits</b>. Love-feasts, <b>Love</b>-<b>fruits</b>. Loveliness . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Love</b>-<b>fruits</b> (3 Occurrences). Genesis 30 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/love-fruits.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/grain-cutting.htm"><span class="l">Grain-cutting (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). Genesis 30:14 Now at the time of the grain-cutting, Reuben saw some<br><b>love</b>-<b>fruits</b> in the field, and took them to his mother Leah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/grain-cutting.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/exchange.htm"><span class="l">Exchange (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and now would you take my son's <b>love</b>-<b>fruits</b>? Then Rachel said, You may have<br> him tonight in exchange for your son's <b>love</b>-<b>fruits</b>. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/exchange.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leah.htm"><span class="l">Leah (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and now would you take my son's <b>love</b>-<b>fruits</b>? Then Rachel said, You may have<br> him tonight in exchange for your son's <b>love</b>-<b>fruits</b>. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leah.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/loveliness.htm"><span class="l">Loveliness (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/loveliness.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/love-feasts.htm"><span class="l">Love-feasts (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Love-feasts. Love-feast, Love-feasts. <b>Love</b>-<b>fruits</b> . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b> <br> Love-feast, Love-feasts. <b>Love</b>-<b>fruits</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/love-feasts.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tonight.htm"><span class="l">Tonight (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 16 In the evening, when Jacob came in from the field, Leah went out to him and said,<br> Tonight you are to come to me, for I have given my son's <b>love</b>-<b>fruits</b> as a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tonight.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/medicine.htm"><span class="l">Medicine (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> "Balm of Gilead" is said to be an anodyne (Jeremiah 8:22; compare Jeremiah 51:8).<br> The <b>love</b>-<b>fruits</b>, "mandrakes" (Genesis 30:14) and "caperberry" (Ecclesiastes 12 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/medicine.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/price.htm"><span class="l">Price (181 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 16 In the evening, when Jacob came in from the field, Leah went out to him and said,<br> Tonight you are to come to me, for I have given my son's <b>love</b>-<b>fruits</b> as a <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/price.htm - 40k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/fruit-Holy-Spirit-love.html">The Fruit of the Holy Spirit What is love? 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