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The fruits (hē opōra). The ripe autumn fruit (Jer 40:10, Jer 40:12). Here only in N.T. Of uncertain etymology (possibly opos, sap, hōra, hour, time for juicy sap). See Jud 1:12 for dendra phthinopōrinos (autumn trees).
Which thy soul lusteth after (sou tēs epithumias tēs psuchēs). “Of the lusting of thy soul.”
Are gone from thee (apēlthen apo sou). Prophetic aorist active indicative of aperchomai with repetition of apo.
All things that were dainty and sumptuous (panta ta lipara kai ta lampra). “All the dainty and the gorgeous things.” Liparos is from lipos (grease) and so fat, about food (here only in N.T.), while lampros is bright and shining (Jam 2:2.), about clothing.
Are perished from thee (apōleto apo sou). Prophetic second aorist middle indicative of apollumi (intransitive).
Shall find them no more at all (ouketi ou mē auta heurēsousin). Doubled double negative with future active, as emphatic a negation as the Greek can make.