firstfruits of the Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit as the foretaste and pledge of the eternal inheritance. Compare Ephesians 1:14.Hebrews 6:5. See Exodus 23:19; Leviticus 23:10, &c.
firstfruits. Greek. aparche. Occurs here, Romans 11:16. Rom 16:5. 1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Corinthians 15:23; 1 Corinthians 16:15.James 1:18; Revelation 14:4.
groan. Greek. stenazo. Here, Mark 7:34; 2 Corinthians 5:2; 2 Corinthians 5:4.Hebrews 13:17; James 5:9. Compare Romans 8:21.
within. App-104.
redemption. See Romans 3:24.