HEBREW

רֵאשִׁית H7225

rêʼshîyth · pronounced ray-sheeth'

Definition

the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)

Derivation

from the same as H7218 (רֹאשׁ);

King James Version Usage

beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing.