What is the “first fruit” according to the Bible? It’s the first part of the harvest that was ripe and ready to be picked. This is what was brought to God and dedicated for His use.
Apostles Paul and John described Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus) and those who trust in Him as the “first fruits” of the resurrection (1Cor. 15:20, 23; 16:15; James 1:18; Rev. 14:4). And Paul talks about the “first fruits” of the Spirit given to believers (Rom. 8:23). So this celebration of the “harvest” of believers was important to the good news of the Kingdom.
The 50-day countdown to Shavu’ot (Pentecost, the “Feast of the First Fruits) starts after Passover and its associated wave offering (Lev. 23:10-21; Num. 28:26-31; Deut. 16:9-12). The LORD commanded Israel to bring in the רֵאשִׁית reshith (“beginning,” Strong’s lexicon No. H7225) of the קָצִיר qatsir (“harvest,” Strong’s H7105a). This day of the wave offering for the first of the harvest is also described as בִּכּוּרִים bikkurim (“firstfruits,” Strong’s H1061).
Have you ever heard of counting of the omer? You are counting sets of sevens for seven sevens, which is 49. The day after is the Shavu’ot, the 50th day. The omer is a weight or measure of grain, enough to make one loaf of bread. On Shavu’ot, we raise up two loaves of bread, which is double what is raised up on other days.
To attend this online celebration of First Fruits at the beginning of the 16th day of Israel’s first month (starting the evening of April 2, 2026), let us know.
Learn more about Bikkurim: hallel.info/firstfruits.
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