Strongs Number: G651
- Greek Word
- ἀποστολή
- Transliteration
- apostolē
- Phonetic
- ap-os-tol-ay'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
-
commission that is (specifically) apostolate
- Thayers Definition
-
1. a sending away
a. of the sending off of a fleet
b. of consuls with an army, i.e. of an expedition
2. a sending away, i.e. a dismissal, release
3. a thing sent, esp. of gifts
4. in the NT, the office and dignity of the apostles of Christ, apostleship
- Origin
- From G649
- Bible Usage
- apostleship.