Phrase guide

by their fruits you will know them

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

One is able to identify and recognize the true nature of someone or something by their deeds or actions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Adapted from the Bible verse Matthew 7:16.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: по плодовете им ще ги познаете (po plodovete im šte gi poznaete) — Translations
  • Danish: på deres frugter kan i kende dem — Translations
  • Finnish: hedelmistään puu tunnetaan — Translations
  • Polish: poznacie ich po ich owocach — Translations
  • Spanish: por sus frutos los conoceréis — Translations