initium, initii (n)
beginning Numbers & Time
2nd declension neuter. Initium sapientiae timor Domini (The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord) — Prov 9:10
In Scripture
Hoc fecit initium signorum Jesus in Cana Galilææ ; et manifestavit gloriam suam, et crediderunt in eum discipuli ejus.
This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.
Ioannes 2 · 11