The meaning of “ἀπαρχή”
Understanding aparchḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
first-fruits. - a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively)
ἀπαρχή
first-fruits. - a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 11:16 | “For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.” Word: ἀπαρχή (aparchḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:23 | “But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.” Word: ἀπαρχή (aparchḗ) | |
| James 1:18 | “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.” Word: ἀπαρχή (aparchḗ) | |
| Revelation 14:4 | “These 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.” Word: ἀπαρχή (aparchḗ) |