ἀποστολή

apostolēNoun (Feminine)G0651

apostleship

From: from G649 (ἀποστέλλω);

Short Definition

commission, i.e. (specially) apostolate

Full Lexicon Entry

1.In cl., a sending away, an expedition .
2.In LXX (a) discharge, dis­missal
ba gift (
3.In NT, the office of an Apostle of Christ, apostleship
LXX Usage: (for שָׁלַח and its cognates), *.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
Galatians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:2
  • Acts 1:25
  • Galatians 2:8
  • Romans 1:5

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