ἀποστέλλω

apostellōVerbG0649

to send

From: from G575 (ἀπό) and G4724 (στέλλω);

Short Definition

set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., to send away, to dispatch on service
1.to send with a commission, or on service
aof persons
bof things
2.to send away, dismiss
Synonyms
πέμπω, the general term. ἀ. "suggests official or authoritative sending" (see Thayer, *πέμπω; *Westc., Jo., 298; Epp. Jo., 125; Cremer, 529; MM, ).
LXX Usage: very freq., almost always for שׁלח

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

131 times

Appears 131 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
27
Acts
25
Luke
25
Matthew
22
Mark
20

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:17
  • Acts 7:14
  • John 5:36
  • Luke 4:43
  • Matthew 24:31

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