G536

ἀπαρχή

aparchē

Feminine noun · From a compound of ἀπό (G575) and ἄρχομαι (G756)

From a compound of G575 and G756; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively):—first-fruits.

Outline

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

Usages

Romans 8:23

And 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.

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Romans 11:16

For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

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Romans 16:5

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

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1 Corinthians 15:20

But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

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1 Corinthians 15:23

But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

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1 Corinthians 16:15

I 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,)

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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.

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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.

Breakdown

defiled with women Other philosophies. follow the Lamb Do whatever the Lord tells us to do.

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