Word: apostoloj

Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os

Strongs Number: G652

Orig: from 649; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers):--apostle, messenger, he that is sent. G649

Use: TDNT-1:407,67 Noun Masculine

Heb Strong: H7971

1) a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders
1a) specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ
1b) in a broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers
1b1) of Barnabas
1b2) of Timothy and Silvanus