The meaning of “ἀποστέλλω”
Understanding apostéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
put in, send (away, forth, out), set (at liberty). - set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a missio...
ἀποστέλλω
put in, send (away, forth, out), set (at liberty). - set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:3 | “And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.” Word: ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō) | |
| Luke 10:16 | “He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.” Word: ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō) | |
| Acts 10:21 | “Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?” Word: ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:17 | “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.” Word: ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:12 | “And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.” Word: ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō) |