CategoryTheological Term / Character Virtue
Modern Equivalentthe character qualities produced in a believer by the indwelling Holy Spirit.
KJV Word TypeNoun phrase
DefinitionThe nine virtues listed in Galatians 5 as the natural outgrowth of the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's life — not produced by human effort but by the Spirit. They stand in contrast to the works of the flesh and demonstrate genuine transformation.
Key Verses"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Galatians 5:22–23)