By the term 'fruits of the earth,' should we understand merely the products of the soil?

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2006-09-25 17:30:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

Don't stop there...what about "fruit of your loins", "fruit of your labors", "fruit of your actions"...

2006-09-25 18:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

No it does not mean only products of the soil.

2006-09-26 00:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I would understand it to mean about plant or tree that grows food.

2006-09-26 00:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Are you having people think tonight? GOOD questions!!

2006-09-26 00:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by ThomasR 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It can be taken literally and metaphorically.

2006-09-26 00:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋