Strong’s G0652

ἀπόστολος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

apostolos

Pronunciation

ah-POS-toh-los

Definition

Apostle

Meaning

a messenger, envoy, delegate, one commissioned by another to represent him in some way, especially a man sent out by Jesus Christ Himself to preach the Gospel; an apostle.

Usage

The term "apostolos" refers to one who is sent forth with a specific mission or commission. In the New Testament, it primarily denotes the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus Christ, who were sent out to preach the gospel and establish the early Church. The term is also used more broadly to refer to other key figures in the early Christian movement, such as Paul, who were recognized as having a special commission from Christ.

Bible references

Matthew 10:2;Mark 3:14;Mark 6:30;Luke 6:13;Luke 9:10;Luke 11:49;Luke 17:5;Luke 22:14;Luke 24:10;John 13:16;Acts 1:2;Acts 1:26;Acts 2:37;Acts 2:42;Acts 2:43;Acts 4:33;Acts 4:35;Acts 4:36;Acts 4:37;Acts 5:2;Acts 5:12;Acts 5:18;Acts 5:29;Acts 5:40;Acts 6:6