Strong’s G0536

ἀπαρχή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

aparché

Pronunciation

ah-par-KHAY

Definition

Firstfruits

Meaning

the first-fruits, the earliest crop of the year, hence also met., for example, of the earliest converts in a district; there is evidence in favor of rendering in some passages merely by: sacrifice, gift.

Usage

The term "aparché" refers to the first portion of a harvest that is set aside and offered to God. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the first converts in a region, the resurrection of Christ as the first of those who will be raised, and the Holy Spirit as a foretaste of the believer's future inheritance.

Bible references

Romans 8:23;Romans 11:16;Romans 16:5;1 Corinthians 15:20;1 Corinthians 15:23;1 Corinthians 16:15;James 1:18;Revelation 14:4