| Strong#: | 536 // aparch aparche |
| Orig: | n f // from a compound of \\575\\ and \\756\\ |
| NASB: | ==>first convert(1), first fruits(6), first piece(1). |
| AV=8 | ==>firstfruits 8 |
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| Definition: | 1) to offer firstlings or firstfruits
2) 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.
3) persons superior in excellence to others of the same class
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| NASB: | the beginning of a sacrifice, i.e. the first fruit: |
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