Bible Dictionary

Feast of Firstfruits

An appointed feast in which the firstfruits of the harvest were presented before the LORD.

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Letter

F

Meaning

An appointed feast in which the firstfruits of the harvest were presented before the LORD.

Key Scriptures

  • Leviticus 23:9-14
  • Numbers 28:26
  • Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Original Language

Hebrew

בִּכּוּרִים

bikkurim

firstfruits

Meaning

The Feast of Firstfruits is an appointed feast in which the firstfruits of the harvest were presented before the LORD.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the Feast of Firstfruits was observed by presenting the first sheaf of the harvest before the LORD according to God’s commandments.

It is listed among the appointed feasts of Israel.


Key References

  • Leviticus 23:9-14
  • Numbers 28:26
  • Deuteronomy 26:1-11

  • Firstfruits
  • Wave Offering
  • Harvest
  • Priest

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Scriptures

  • Leviticus 23:9-14
  • Numbers 28:26
  • Deuteronomy 26:1-11

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