Translation of "at first" into Swahili

There are other verses in the Scriptures that may also appear at first glance to contradict God’s stated purpose for the earth.

Kuna mistari mingine katika Biblia ambayo mwanzoni huenda ikaonekana kuwa inapingana na kusudi la Mungu la awali kwa dunia.

Do the following actions as the children pretend it is raining—softly at first, and then gradually harder.

Fanya vitendo vifuatavyo huku watoto wakijifanya kuwa mvua inanyesha—pole pole kwanza, na kisha kidogo kidogo ikinyesha sana.