G536Greekfirst-fruits
first-fruits
a beginning of sacrifice, i.e., the (jewish) first-fruit (figuratively)
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Detailed Definition
- 1to offer firstlings or firstfruits
- 2to take away the firstfruits of the productions of the earth which was offered to god
- 3persons superior in excellence to others of the same class
Etymology & Derivation
from a compound of g0575 and g0756
Scholarly Notes
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.