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. Num.15:20), Rom.11:16. Metaphorical, ἀ. τοῦ πνεύματος: Rom.8:23; of Christians: Rom.16:5, 1, 1Co.16:15, 2Th.2:13 (WH, mg., R, mg., txt., ἀπ᾽ ἀρχῆς; see Lft., Notes, 119 f.), Jas.1:18, Rev.14:4; of Christ: 1Co.15:20 15:23 (Cremer, 117; MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)
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G536 — ἀπαρχή
aparchē · firstfruits · Greek
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Romans 8:23 · ἀπαρχὴνAnd not only [they], but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, [to wit], the redemption of our body.Romans 11:16 · ἀπαρχὴFor if the firstfruit [be] holy, the lump [is] also [holy]: and if the root [be] holy, so [are] the branches.Romans 16:5 · ἀπαρχὴLikewise [greet] the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.1 Corinthians 15:20 · ἀπαρχὴBut now is Christ risen from the dead, [and] become the firstfruits of them that slept.1 Corinthians 15:23 · ἀπαρχὴBut every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.1 Corinthians 16:15 · ἀπαρχὴI beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and [that] they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)2 Thessalonians 2:13 · ἀπαρχὴνBut we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:James 1:18 · ἀπαρχήνOf his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.Revelation 14:4 · ἀπαρχὴThese are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, [being] the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.