Original Word: רִאשׁנִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ri'shoniy
Pronunciation: ree-sho-nee
Phonetic Spelling: (ree-sho-nee')
Definition: First, former, primary
Meaning: first

first

From ri'shown; first -- first.

see HEBREW ri'shown

Word Origin
from rosh
Definition
first
NASB Translation
first (1).

[רִאשֹׁנִי] adjective first; — feminine singular הַשָּׁנָה הָרִאשֹׁנִית Jeremiah 25:1 the first year; but rd נָה-, Gie Du Kö^ii.1,225.

Word Origin: Derived from the root רִאשׁוֹן (ri'shon), meaning "first" or "former."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4413 (πρῶτος, prōtos): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of "first" in time, place, order, or importance, similar to the Hebrew רִאשׁנִי. It appears in contexts such as the first commandment, the first resurrection, or the firstborn.

Usage: This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe something that is first in order, rank, or time. It can refer to the first of a series, the foremost in importance, or the earliest in time.

Context: רִאשׁנִי (ri'shoni) is an adjective that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote precedence in time, order, or importance. It is closely related to the root רִאשׁוֹן (ri'shon), which is more commonly used. The term is used to describe the first of a series or the foremost in rank. In the context of biblical literature, it often emphasizes the primacy or preeminence of a person, event, or object. For example, it may be used to describe the firstborn in a family, the first day of a festival, or the foremost among leaders. The concept of "first" is significant in biblical theology, often symbolizing priority, authority, or the beginning of a new order.

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