Strong’s Greek • Noun, Masculine

G652: apostolos

ἀπόστολος

Pronounced: /ap-os-tol-os/ • From G649 (apostellō — to send forth with commissioned authority)

Short Definition: A commissioned messenger, ambassador, apostle

Exhaustive Lexicon Definition & Theological Meaning

A delegate, messenger, one sent forth with full diplomatic and spiritual orders; specifically applied to the Twelve and Paul as foundational witnesses of the resurrected Christ.

Brown-Driver-Briggs / Thayer Exegesis:

Thayer: A delegate, ambassador of the Gospel, officially commissioned by Christ with miraculous credentials.

KJV Translation Usage

apostle (78x), messenger (2x), he that is sent (1x)

Total Biblical Occurrences

81 Times

Asante Twi Equivalent

Ɔsomafoɔ (Onipa a wɔasoma no tumi mu)

Key Biblical Occurrences

G652 (ἀπόστολος) appears in these foundational scripture passages:

Ephesians 1:1Ephesians 2:20Ephesians 4:11John 13:16