Theros denotes the season recognized as near when a fig tree puts forth leaves.

The attested use identifies the season that observers recognize as near from a fig tree's tender branch and emerging leaves.

1. Season signaled by fig-tree leaves · dominant

   In Luke 21:30, Mark 13:28, and Matthew 24:32, the nominative singular neuter form occurs in the conclusion drawn from a fig tree putting forth leaves. In Luke 21:30 the APB renders the clause "you know that summer is already near," while Mark 13:28 and Matthew 24:32 similarly render "summer is near."

   Luke 21:30Mark 13:28Matthew 24:32

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across all three verses, the APB presents the term in the conclusion that the season is near after leaves appear: "summer is already near" in Luke 21:30 and "summer is near" in Mark 13:28 and Matthew 24:32. The verse is read as a whole.