Strongs Number: G652
- Greek Word
- ἀπόστολος
- Transliteration
- apostolos
- Phonetic
- ap-os'-tol-os
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
a delegate; specifically an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ (
apostle
) (with miraculous powers) - Thayers Definition
-
1. a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders
a. specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ
b. in a broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers
1. of Barnabas
2. of Timothy and Silvanus
- Origin
- From G649
- Bible Usage
- apostle messenger he that is sent.