רֵאשִׁית
The first , in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit )
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What does רֵאשִׁית (rēʾšiyt) mean in the Bible?
רֵאשִׁית (rēʾšiyt) is a Hebrew word meaning "the first , in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit )". the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit) BDB: beginning Usage: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing.
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Meaning
Beginning that establishes primacy and principle; foundational priority in time, rank, or sacred offering.
the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit) BDB: beginning Usage: beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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