ἀρχή

archēNoun (Feminine)G0746

beginning

From: from G756 (ἄρχομαι);

Short Definition

(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.beginning, origin
aabsol., of the beginning of all things
brelatively
2.an extremity, a corner
3.sovereignty, principality, rule
LXX Usage: for קֶדֶם, רֹאשׁ, רֹאשׁ, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

55 times

Appears 55 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
8
1 John
7
Hebrews
6
Acts
4
Colossians
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:24
  • Acts 10:11
  • Hebrews 1:10
  • John 6:64
  • Mark 1:1

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