Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀποστολή”
Understanding apostolḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apostleship. - commission, i.e. (specially) apostolate
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀποστολή
Phoneticap-os-tol-ay'
Transliterationapostolḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apostleship. - commission, i.e. (specially) apostolate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 1:25 | “That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.” Word: ἀποστολή (apostolḗ) | |
| Romans 1:5 | “By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:” Word: ἀποστολή (apostolḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:2 | “If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.” Word: ἀποστολή (apostolḗ) | |
| Galatians 2:8 | “(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)” Word: ἀποστολή (apostolḗ) |