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ἀπαρχή G536
G536 is the Greek word ἀπαρχή, transliterated aparchḗ. The King James Version most often renders it firstfruits.
What it means
a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively).
Where it comes from
from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G756 (ἄρχομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: first-fruits.
Verses using ἀπαρχή
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 8:23 · KJV
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.
Romans 11:16 · KJV
For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
Romans 16:5 · KJV
Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:20 · KJV
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
1 Corinthians 15:23 · KJV
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
1 Corinthians 16:15 · KJV
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,)
James 1:18 · KJV
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Revelation 14:4 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G536 mean?
G536 is the Greek word ἀπαρχή (aparchḗ), meaning a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively).
How is G536 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it firstfruits (6 times), firstfruit (1 time), being the firstfruits (1 time).
How many times does G536 appear in the Bible?
ἀπαρχή (aparchḗ) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G536 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and G756 (ἄρχομαι).
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