Apostle: meaning, definitions and examples

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apostle

 

[ ษ™หˆpษ’sษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religion

A person who is sent to spread a religious message or to promote a cause. In Christianity, the twelve apostles were the primary disciples of Jesus Christ, commissioned to spread the Gospel. The title 'apostle' is also used in a more general sense to refer to someone who is a vigorous advocate of a particular belief or cause.

Synonyms

advocate, evangelist, messenger

Examples of usage

  • Paul was known as the apostle to the Gentiles, spreading the message of Christianity beyond the Jewish community.
  • She considered herself an apostle of animal rights, dedicating her life to promoting the welfare of animals.
Context #2 | Noun

history

One of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ. The apostles played a crucial role in the early spread of Christianity, establishing churches and teaching the Gospel. They are often depicted in religious art and are revered as saints in many Christian traditions.

Synonyms

disciple, follower, prophet

Examples of usage

  • According to the Bible, Peter was one of the closest apostles to Jesus, often acting as a spokesperson for the group.
  • The apostles faced persecution and hardship in their mission to share the teachings of Jesus.

Translations

Translations of the word "apostle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apรณstolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅ‹เคธเฅเคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Apostel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rasul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะพัั‚ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ apostoล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฝฟๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apรดtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apรณstol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท havari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apoลกtol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ apoลกtol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝฟๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ apostol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ postuli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะพัั‚ะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apostol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apรณstol

Etymology

The word 'apostle' has its origins in ancient Greek, where 'apostolos' referred to someone who was sent on a mission or as a messenger. In the context of Christianity, the term specifically evolved to denote the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings. The concept of apostleship has been central to the growth of Christianity and the dissemination of its beliefs. The apostles are revered figures in Christian history, with their actions and teachings shaping the early development of the religion.

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