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GreekG3992Verb

πέμπω

pempō

78Occurrences
G3992Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

apparently a primary verb;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: chiefly for שָׁלַח

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

πέμπω appears 78 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

John
31
Acts
11
Luke
10
Philippians
5
Revelation
5
Matthew
4
1 Corinthians
2
1 Thessalonians
2

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 16:3BSB

Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

Acts 23:30BSB

When I was informed that there was a plot against the man, I sent him to you at once. I also instructed his accusers to present their case against him before you.

John 15:26BSB

When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.

John 7:33BSB

So Jesus said, “I am with you only a little while longer, and then I am going to the One who sent Me.

Luke 7:19BSB

So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?”

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