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    apostle
    /əˈpɒsl/

    noun

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ApostleApostle - Wikipedia

    The word apostle has two meanings: the broader meaning of a messenger and the narrower meaning of an early Christian apostle directly linked to Jesus. The more general meaning of the word is translated into Latin as missiō, and from this word we get missionary. The term only occurs once in the Septuagint.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › apostleApostle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : one sent on a mission: such as. a. : one of an authoritative New Testament group sent out to preach the gospel and made up especially of Christ's 12 original disciples and Paul. b. : the first prominent Christian missionary to a region or group. St. Boniface, the Apostle of Germany. 2.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPOSTLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    APOSTLE definition: 1. someone who strongly supports a particular belief or political movement: 2. the group of early…. Learn more.

  5. www.gotquestions.org › what-is-an-apostleWhat is an apostle? | GotQuestions.org

    Jan 4, 2022 · The word apostle means “one who is sent out.” In the New Testament, there are two primary usages of the word apostle. The first is in specifically referring to the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The second is in generically referring to other individuals who are sent out to be messengers/ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › ApostleApostle | Definition, Bible, & Facts | Britannica

    Apostle, (from Greek apostolos, “person sent”), any of the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus Christ. The term is sometimes also applied to others, especially Paul, who was converted to Christianity a few years after Jesus’ death.

  7. www.learnreligions.com › what-is-an-apostle-700677What Is an Apostle? Definition in the Bible - Learn Religions

    Nov 6, 2019 · The definition of an apostle (from the Greek apostolos) is "one who is sent" or "one commissioned." The term (pronounced uh POS ull) appears more than 80 times in the New Testament. In Hebrews 3:1, the word was applied to Jesus Christ, who was sent by God:

  8. www.biblestudytools.com › dictionary › apostleWhat Is An Apostle? Bible Definition and Meaning - Bible Study...

    Read about the apostles that followed Jesus Christ daily and what it means to be an apostle today. Apostle definition and meaning from popular Bible dictionaries.

  9. www.ligonier.org › learn › articlesWhat Is an Apostle? - Ligonier Ministries

    Aug 7, 2023 · An Apostle enjoyed a special office in the New Testament church. The term apostle means “one who is sent.” Technically, however, an apostle was more than a messenger. He was commissioned with the authority to speak for and represent the One who sent him. The chief apostle in the New Testament is Jesus Himself.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPOSTLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    APOSTLE meaning: 1. someone who strongly supports a particular belief or political movement: 2. the group of early…. Learn more.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › apostleAPOSTLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Apostle definition: any of the early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world. See examples of APOSTLE used in a sentence.

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