Strong's Lexicon raashoth: Beginnings, first things, chief things Original Word: רָאשׁוֹת Word Origin: Derived from the root רֹאשׁ (rosh), meaning "head" or "beginning." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἀπαρχή (Strong's Greek 536), meaning "first fruits" or "beginning." Usage: The term "raashoth" is used to denote the concept of beginnings or first things. It often refers to the primary or chief aspects of something, emphasizing the importance or precedence of the subject in question. In a biblical context, it can relate to the first fruits, the initial stages of creation, or the foremost elements of a group or series. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "first" or "chief" held significant importance. The firstborn son, for example, had special rights and responsibilities. Similarly, the first fruits of the harvest were offered to God as a sign of gratitude and acknowledgment of His provision. This cultural emphasis on beginnings and firsts is reflected in the use of "raashoth" in the Hebrew Bible. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as marashah, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bolster From ro'sh; a pillow (being for the head) -- bolster. see HEBREW ro'sh Forms and Transliterations מֵרַאֲשֹׁתֵ֣י מראשתי mê·ra·’ă·šō·ṯê mêra’ăšōṯê meraashoTeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 26:12 HEB: צַפַּ֤חַת הַמַּ֙יִם֙ מֵרַאֲשֹׁתֵ֣י שָׁא֔וּל וַיֵּלְכ֖וּ KJV: from Saul's bolster; and they gat them away, INT: and the jug of water bolster from Saul's went 1 Occurrence |
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