ekphuo describes a fig tree branch producing leaves as a sign that summer is near.

The attested use describes a fig tree branch producing leaves after becoming tender, within a comparison by which the nearness of summer is recognized.

1. Producing leaves on a fig tree branch · dominant

   In Mark 13:28 and Matthew 24:32, the present active subjunctive singular form occurs when the fig tree's branch has become tender and produces leaves. In Mark 13:28 the APB renders the clause "puts forth its leaves," while in Matthew 24:32 it renders "puts out leaves."

   Mark 13:28Matthew 24:32

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the two verses, the APB presents the clause as "puts forth its leaves" in Mark 13:28 and "puts out leaves" in Matthew 24:32. These are translation renderings of the surrounding clause rather than definitions.