Greek word study
ἀπόστολος G0652
- Transliteration
- apóstolos
- KJV glosses
- apostle, messenger, he that is sent
Lexical summary
a delegate
specially, an ambassador of the Gospel
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
a delegate
specially, an ambassador of the Gospel
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information