Only from an IRA and only to waive the 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty on up to 10,000.

So not from a 401k? I took out of my 401k for a first time home purchase thinking it would void the 10% penalty fee. 

Sorry.  IRS 401K plan Info.  Scroll down and see the exceptions to the 10% Early Withdrawal Penalty

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/401k-resource-guide-plan-participants...

Wow, oops. thank you!