Strong's Number G536

ἀπαρχή

aparche · ap-ar-khay'

Transliteration:

aparche{ap-ar-khay'}

Word Origin:

from a compound of 575 and 756

TDNT:

1:484,81

Part of Speech:

noun feminine

Strong's Definition:

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

Usage in the KJV:

firstfruits 8

Total: 8
Occurs 8 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to offer firstlings or firstfruits
to take away the firstfruits of the productions of the earth which was offered to God. The first portion of the dough, from which sacred loaves were to be prepared. Hence term used of persons consecrated to God for all time.
persons superior in excellence to others of the same class