Strong’s H7223

רִאשׁוֹן

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

ri'shown

Pronunciation

ree-SHON

Definition

First, former, chief, primary

Meaning

first, in place, time, rank

Usage

The Hebrew word "rishon" primarily denotes something that is first in time, order, or rank. It is used to describe the first in a series, the former of two, or something that holds a primary position. In the context of time, it can refer to the beginning or the earliest period. It is often used in the Bible to indicate precedence or primacy, whether in temporal, spatial, or hierarchical terms.

Bible references

Genesis 8:13;Genesis 13:4;Genesis 25:25;Genesis 26:1;Genesis 28:19;Genesis 32:17;Genesis 33:2;Genesis 38:28;Genesis 40:13;Genesis 41:20;Exodus 4:8;Exodus 12:2;Exodus 12:15;Exodus 12:15;Exodus 12:16;Exodus 12:18;Exodus 34:1;Exodus 34:1;Exodus 34:4;Exodus 40:2;Exodus 40:17;Leviticus 4:21;Leviticus 5:8;Leviticus 9:15;Leviticus 23:5