Strong's Lexicon bakkurah: Firstfruits, early fruit Original Word: בַּכֻּרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּכַר (bakar), meaning "to be early" or "to bear early fruit." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G536: aparchē (ἀπαρχή) - often used in the New Testament to refer to firstfruits, both in a literal and metaphorical sense, such as in Romans 8:23 and 1 Corinthians 15:20. Usage: The term "bakkurah" refers to the first ripe fruits of the harvest. In the agricultural context of ancient Israel, it signifies the initial yield of crops, which were often offered to God as a sign of gratitude and acknowledgment of His provision. The concept of firstfruits is deeply embedded in the religious and cultural practices of the Israelites, symbolizing the dedication of the best and the first to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the offering of firstfruits was a significant religious practice. It was a way for the Israelites to express their dependence on God for sustenance and to honor Him with the first and best of their produce. This practice is rooted in the agricultural cycle of the region, where the timing of rains and harvests was crucial for survival. The offering of firstfruits was also a communal event, often associated with festivals such as Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), which celebrated the wheat harvest and the giving of the Torah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee bikkurah. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance firstripe By orthographical variation for bikkuwrah; a first- ripe fig -- firstripe. see HEBREW bikkuwrah Forms and Transliterations הַבַּכֻּר֑וֹת הבכרות hab·bak·ku·rō·wṯ habbakkuRot habbakkurōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 24:2 HEB: מְאֹ֔ד כִּתְאֵנֵ֖י הַבַּכֻּר֑וֹת וְהַדּ֣וּד אֶחָ֗ד KJV: [even] like the figs [that are] first ripe: and the other INT: had very figs ripe basket and the other 1 Occurrence |
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