Strong's Greek · G536

ἀπαρχή

aparchḗ

first-fruits

Definition

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

Derivation

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

Appears 8 times in Scripture

Romans 8:23

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.

James 1:18

He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

1 Corinthians 16:15

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,

Romans 11:16

If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.

1 Corinthians 15:20

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

Revelation 14:4

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.

1 Corinthians 15:23

But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.

Romans 16:5

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.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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