# ἀπαρχή/aparchē This word is a type of thing. It is a noun. * This word can mean firstfruit. * The term “firstfruits” refers to a portion of the first crop of fruits and vegetables that was gathered during each harvest season. The Israelites offered these firstfruits to God as a sacrificial offering. * Sometimes something or someone is compared to a firstfruit. This word is used to describe how much or how many things. It modifies nouns. It is a type of adjective. * This word can mean first.