536 aparche (ap-ar-khay');

from a compound of 575 and 756; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively):

KJV-- first-fruits.

FIRSTFRUITS

The firstborn of the flocks and the first vegetables and grains to be gathered at harvest time. The Hebrew people thought of these as belonging to God in a special sense. They were dedicated or presented to God on the day of the firstfruits, a part of the celebration of PENTECOST .

(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary)

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