Strong's Lexicon rishah: Beginning, first, chief Original Word: רִאשָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root רֹאשׁ (rosh), meaning "head" or "beginning." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is ἀρχή (archē), Strong's Greek 746, which also means "beginning" or "first." Usage: The term "rishah" is used to denote the concept of "beginning" or "first" in a sequence or order. It often implies primacy or precedence in time, rank, or importance. In the context of biblical literature, it can refer to the start of a period, the foremost in rank, or the principal part of something. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "beginning" or "first" held significant importance. It was not only about chronological order but also about priority and preeminence. The firstborn, for example, had special rights and responsibilities. Similarly, the "beginning" of a period, such as the first day of the week or the first fruits of a harvest, was often marked by special observances or offerings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom rosh Definition beginning time, early time NASB Translation first (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רִאשָׁה] noun feminine beginning-time, early time; — plural suffix רִאשֹׁתֵי כֶם Ezekiel 36:11 (compare ראֹשׁ 4b). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beginning From the same as ro'sh; a beginning -- beginning. see HEBREW ro'sh Forms and Transliterations מֵרִאשֹׁ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם מראשתיכם mê·ri·šō·ṯê·ḵem meriShoteiChem mêrišōṯêḵemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 36:11 HEB: כְּקַדְמֽוֹתֵיכֶ֗ם וְהֵטִֽבֹתִי֙ מֵרִאשֹׁ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם וִֽידַעְתֶּ֖ם כִּֽי־ NAS: than at the first. Thus you will know KJV: and will do better [unto you] than at your beginnings: and ye shall know INT: were formerly better the first will know that 1 Occurrence |
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