πέμπω
pempōVerbG3992
to send
From: apparently a primary verb;
Short Definition
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and G4724 (στέλλω) denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield
Full Lexicon Entry
to send; (a) of persons: with accusative, absol., ptcp. before verb., ptcp. (= Heb. יָד; ); of teachers sent by God, with accusative and dative,; with accusative,; with accusative loc., (of purpose),; with inf.,; (b) of things : ; of purpose,; π. δρέπανον σου
Synonyms
ἀποστέλλω, q.v
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁלַח
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
78 timesAppears 78 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
31
Acts
11
Luke
10
Philippians
5
Revelation
5
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 16:3
- Acts 23:30
- John 15:26
- John 7:33
- Luke 7:19
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