Word study · lex.G536
ἀπαρχή aparchē
firstfruits
Team definition
First fruits, the first part of a crop or offering given to God (Abbott-Smith; Dodson; Num 15:20 LXX; Rom 11:16). Figuratively: τὴν ἀπαρχὴν τοῦ πνεύματος, "the firstfruits of the Spirit" (Rom 8:23, BSB); the first converts in a place (Rom 16:5; 1 Cor 16:15); Christ raised (1 Cor 15:20, 23). See note.language.Rom.8.19-Rom.8.23.ktisis.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 9
Senses
1. first fruits (of an offering) Rom 11:16
2. first fruits (figurative) Rom 8:23, Rom 16:5, 1 Cor 15:20, 1 Cor 16:15
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. ἀπαρχή (G536)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G536
🔒︎ Thayer CC0 1.0 s.v. ἀπαρχή (G536)
🔒︎ BDAG Copyrighted s.v. ἀπαρχή (not checked)
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
ἡ κτίσις … τῇ ματαιότητι ὑπετάγη … συστενάζει (8:19–23) Rom 8:19; Rom 8:20; Rom 8:21; Rom 8:22; Rom 8:23