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first fruits
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first fruitsnoun
The first part of a harvest; sometimes made into an offering
first fruitsnoun
The first profits from an undertaking
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
First-fruitsnoun
Etymology: first and fruits.
A sweaty reaper from his tillage brought
First-fruits, the green ear, and the yellow sheaf. John Milton, P. L.The blooming hopes of my then very young patron have been confirmed by most noble first-fruits, and his life is going on towards a plentiful harvest of all accumulated virtues. Matthew Prior.
Although the king loved to employ and advance bishops, because, having rich bishopricks, they carried their reward upon themselves; yet he did use to raise them by steps, that he might not lose the profit of the first-fruits, which by that course of gradation was multiplied. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.
See, Father, what first-fruits on earth are sprung,
From thy implanted grace in man! John Milton, Parad. Lost.
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First Fruits
First Fruits is a religious offering of the first agricultural produce of the harvest. In classical Greek, Roman, and Hebrew religions, the first fruits were given to priests as an offering to deity. In Christian faiths, the tithe is similarly given as a donation or offering serving as a primary source of income to maintain the religious leaders and facilities. In some Christian texts, Jesus Christ, through his resurrection, is referred to as the first fruits of the dead. Beginning in 1966 a unique "First Fruits" celebration brought the Ancient African harvest festivals that became the African American holiday, Kwanzaa.
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First Fruits
First Fruits are a religious offering of the first agricultural produce of the harvest. In classical Greek, Roman, Hebrew and Christian religions, the first fruits were given to priests to offer to gods or God. First Fruits were often a primary source of income to maintain the religious leaders and the facility. Beginning in 1966 a unique "First Fruits" celebration brought the Ancient African harvest festivals that became the African American Holiday, Kwanzaa.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of first fruits in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of first fruits in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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Business, making money, all those things, they're all required to be sustainable and continue to operate, but the most important thing is to be intentional about being active in the community and being able to give back with our first fruits, what we earn.
First fruits are given to honor God, you can't have the Father's favor until you honor Him.
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- בִּכּוּרִיםHebrew
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