The meaning of “ἐξαποστέλλω”
Understanding exapostéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
send (away, forth, out). - to send away forth, i.e. (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
ἐξαποστέλλω
send (away, forth, out). - to send away forth, i.e. (on a mission) to despatch, or (peremptorily) to dismiss
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 20:10 | “And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.” Word: ἐξαποστέλλω (exapostéllō) | |
| Acts 12:11 | “And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.” Word: ἐξαποστέλλω (exapostéllō) | |
| Galatians 4:6 | “And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.” Word: ἐξαποστέλλω (exapostéllō) |