ἀρχή
ar-KHAY
beginning, authority, ruler
noun, f.
In the New Testament
Archangel (chief angel), monarchy (one-rule), anarchy (no-rule). John 1:1: "ἐν ἀρχῇ" = in the beginning.
Memory Hook
ar-KHAY — ARCHitect designs from the BEGINNING — ἀρχή = beginning.
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