G652Greekapostle, messenger, he that is sent
apostle, messenger, he that is sent
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
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Detailed Definition
- 1a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders
- 2specifically applied to the twelve apostles of christ
- 3in a broader sense applied to other eminent christian teachers
Etymology & Derivation
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