ΚΑΤΑΡΧΗΝ, καταρχην
KATARCHĒN, katarchēn
Sounds Like: kah-TAR-kheen
Translations: at the beginning, at first, originally, in the first place
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΡΧΗ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This word is an adverbial accusative form of the noun 'καταρχή' (katarchē), meaning 'beginning' or 'first principle'. As an adverb, it indicates that something happens at the very start or initially. It is used to introduce the first point or action in a sequence.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine (used adverbially)
Strong’s number: G2663 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Aristeas
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