ἀπαρχή

aparchēNoun (Feminine)G0536

firstfruits

From: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G756 (ἄρχομαι);

Short Definition

a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.the beginning of a sacrifice.
2.first fruits
LXX Usage: chiefly for תְּרוּמָה, רֵאשִׁית

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
Romans
3
2 Thessalonians
1
James
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:20
  • 1 Corinthians 15:23
  • 1 Corinthians 16:15
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13
  • James 1:18

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