ἀπαρχὴ
aparchḗ
first convert
The initial portion of produce, offering, or harvest set aside as a representative or consecrated 'first' part; by extension, that which is regarded as a symbolic or dedicated first example, whether of goods, persons, or other entities. In most contexts, refers specifically to the portion of agricultural yield given as a dedication to a deity or authority—most notably, in Israelite or Judean practice, what was offered from the initial yield to God or the temple. The term can also be used figuratively to denote an exemplary or initiating member of a group or process, such as the 'first of a new order' or the 'forerunner' in a movement or occurrence.
Romans 16:5 · Word #14
Lexicon G536
| Lemma | ἀπαρχή |
| Transliteration | aparchḗ |
| Strong's | G536 |
| Definition | The initial portion of produce, offering, or harvest set aside as a representative or consecrated 'first' part; by extension, that which is regarded as a symbolic or dedicated first example, whether of goods, persons, or other entities. In most contexts, refers specifically to the portion of agricultural yield given as a dedication to a deity or authority—most notably, in Israelite or Judean practice, what was offered from the initial yield to God or the temple. The term can also be used figuratively to denote an exemplary or initiating member of a group or process, such as the 'first of a new order' or the 'forerunner' in a movement or occurrence. |
Morphology N NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | first convert |
| Literal | first-fruit |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀπαρχή |
| Strong's | G536 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G536-01
first-offering portion
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NFS): functioning as a singular subject or head noun in its base form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "First-offering portion" preserves the root idea of the initial part set apart from the beginning (ἀρχ-) and reflects its cultic nuance of consecration. The nominative feminine singular form is represented as a singular substantive concept. |
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