A CROSS LIGHT
G746Strong's Koine Greek Concordance

ἀρχή

(archē)
Pronunciation: ar-khayGrammar: Noun, FeminineBiblical Occurrences: 56x
Scriptural Density
56
Recorded Citations

Lexical Definition & Theological Meaning

"Beginning, origin, the first cause, ruler, or sovereign dominion. Used of Christ in Colossians and John to establish His preeminence."

Etymology / Derivation: From archomai (to commence); a beginning, magistrate, corner.

Morphological Specs

LanguageKoine Greek
ClassificationNoun, Feminine
Transliterationarchē
Phonetic Spellingar-khay

Biblical Concordance Occurrences

Every verse where ἀρχή (G746) appears in the sacred canon.