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ἀπαρχή

aparchēfirstfruitsHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine8 occurrences4 books8 verses

Definition

ἀπ-αρχή, -ῆς, ἡ

(ἀπάρχομαι, to make a beginning in sacrifice, offer first fruits) [in LXX chiefly for תְּרוּמָה, רֵאשִׁית ;]

1. the beginning of a sacrifice.

2. first fruits: τοῦ φυράματος (cf. Numbers 15:20), Romans 11:16. Metaphorical, ἀ. τοῦ πνεύματος: Romans 8:23; of Christians: Romans 16:5, 1, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:13 (WH, mg., R, mg., txt., ἀπ᾽ ἀρχῆς; see Lft., Notes, 119 f.), James 1:18, Revelation 14:4; of Christ: 1 Corinthians 15:20; 15:23 (Cremer, 117; MM, VGT, see word).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀπαρχή:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

8 total
  1. Romans 8:23ἀπαρχὴν · firstfruits
    Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
  2. Romans 11:16ἀπαρχὴ · first part [of the dough]
    If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.
  3. Romans 16:5ἀπαρχὴ · the first [convert]
    Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
  4. 1 Corinthians 15:20ἀπαρχὴ · [the] firstfruits
    But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
  5. 1 Corinthians 15:23ἀπαρχὴ · [the] firstfruits
    But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:15ἀπαρχὴ · [the] first converts
    You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
  7. James 1:18ἀπαρχήν · firstfruits
    He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
  8. Revelation 14:4ἀπαρχὴ · [as] firstfruits
    These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb.