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 timesAppears 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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