Know the Word.

Hebrew word

rêʼshîyth

ray-sheeth'

רֵאשִׁית

What it means

the first, in place, time, order or rank

the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)

Where it comes from

from the same as rôʼsh (רֹאשׁ)

How the King James translates it

  • beginning18
  • firstfruits10
  • first9
  • chief8
  • firstfruit1
  • part1
  • chiefest1
  • thing1

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