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The Galatians are severely censured for giving heed to false doctrines, and are called to pronounce even an apostle anathema, if he preached another gospel.
Charles Hodge

Meaning of "apostle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD APOSTLE

Old English apostol, from Church Latin apostolus, from Greek apostolos a messenger, from apostellein to send forth.
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PRONUNCIATION OF APOSTLE

apostle  [əˈpɒsəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APOSTLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Apostle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES APOSTLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

apostle

Apostle

An apostle, from Classical Greek ἀπόστολος, meaning "one who is sent away", is a messenger and ambassador. The purpose of such "sending away" is to convey messages, and thus "messenger" is a common alternative translation. The term may be used metaphorically in verious contexts, but is mostly found used specifically for early associates of the founder of a religion, who were important in spreading his teachings. The word in this sense derives from New Testament Greek and was used for the original Twelve Apostles of Jesus, as well as a wider group of Early Christian figures including Paul. Some other religions use the term for comparable figures in their history. The adjective "apostolic" is claimed as a continuing characteristic by many Christian churches, and so used far more widely, as in the Apostolic See as the official name for the Roman Catholic Papacy.

Definition of apostle in the English dictionary

The first definition of apostle in the dictionary is one of the 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel. Other definition of apostle is any prominent Christian missionary, esp one who first converts a nation or people. Apostle is also an ardent early supporter of a cause, reform movement, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APOSTLE


aglossal
əˈɡlɒsəl
colossal
kəˈlɒsəl
dossal
ˈdɒsəl
dossel
ˈdɒsəl
duniewassal
ˌduːnɪˈwɒsəl
dunniewassal
ˌduːnɪˈwɒsəl
fossil
ˈfɒsəl
glossal
ˈɡlɒsəl
hypoglossal
ˌhaɪpəˈɡlɒsəl
ichnofossil
ˈɪknəʊˌfɒsəl
isoglossal
ˌaɪsəˈɡlɒsəl
jostle
ˈdʒɒsəl
macrofossil
ˈmækrəʊˌfɒsəl
microfossil
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfɒsəl
nonfossil
ˌnɒnˈfɒsəl
opisthoglossal
əˌpɪsθəˌɡlɒsəl
paraglossal
ˌpærəˈɡlɒsəl
subfossil
ˈsʌbˌfɒsəl
supercolossal
ˌsuːpərkəˈlɒsəl
throstle
ˈθrɒsəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APOSTLE

apostasies
apostasy
apostate
apostatic
apostatical
apostatise
apostatize
apostil
apostille
apostle bird
apostle spoon
Apostles´ Creed
apostleship
apostolate
apostolic
apostolic delegate
Apostolic Fathers
Apostolic See
Apostolic succession
apostolical

WORDS THAT END LIKE APOSTLE

Birtwistle
bristle
bustle
castle
coals to Newcastle
dog-whistle
Eilean Donan Castle
epistle
forecastle
hustle
nestle
Newcastle
Order of the Thistle
pestle
thistle
tin whistle
trestle
whistle
Windsor Castle
wrestle

Synonyms and antonyms of apostle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «APOSTLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «apostle» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of apostle

Translation of «apostle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APOSTLE

Find out the translation of apostle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of apostle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «apostle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

使徒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

apóstol
570 millions of speakers

English

apostle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रसूल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرسول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

апостол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apóstolo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দূত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

apôtre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rasul
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Apostel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

使徒
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rasul
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tông đồ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அப்போஸ்தலன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रेषित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

havari
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

apostolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

apostoł
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

апостол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apostol
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

απόστολος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

apostel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

apostel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Apostelen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of apostle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APOSTLE»

The term «apostle» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.166 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APOSTLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about apostle

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8 QUOTES WITH «APOSTLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word apostle.
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Ferdinand Christian Baur
It was my study of the two Corinthian letters that first caused me to concentrate my attention more directly on the relation of the apostle Paul to the older apostles.
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Adam Clarke
Let it ever be remembered that genuine faith in Christ will ever be productive of good works; for this faith worketh by love, as the apostle says, and love to God always produces obedience to his holy laws.
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Elias Hicks
What encouragement the apostle holds out to us. O my friends, that we might leave all our pretensions, and come to the truth in our own hearts.
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Charles Hodge
The Church is everywhere represented as one. It is one body, one family, one fold, one kingdom. It is one because pervaded by one Spirit. We are all baptized into one Spirit so as to become, says the apostle, on body.
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Charles Hodge
The Galatians are severely censured for giving heed to false doctrines, and are called to pronounce even an apostle anathema, if he preached another gospel.
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Jonathan Mayhew
Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apostle.
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Jonathan Mayhew
The apostle enters upon his subject thus - Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God: the powers that be, are ordained of God.
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George Weinberg
I felt like an apostle of the obvious and people imagined that I was doing something daring.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APOSTLE»

Discover the use of apostle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to apostle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Apostle: The Life of Paul
The Acclaimed, Authentic Biography of the Early Church's Greatest Evangelist--the Apostle Paul.Master storyteller John Pollock makes Paul and his amazing story freshly alive, so that you can know the greatest apostle much as Luke and ...
John Pollock, 2012
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The Apostle: A Thriller
When a media titan's daughter is kidnapped in Afghanistan and offered in exchange for the freedom of a top Al Qaeda operative, Navy SEAL turned covert Homeland Security operative Scot Harvath undertakes a dangerous mission to free the ...
Brad Thor, 2009
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The Theology of Paul the Apostle
In this major work, James D. G. Dunn brings together more than two decades of vigorous and creative work on interpreting the letters of Paul into an integrated, full-scale study of Paul's thought.
James D. G. Dunn, 2006
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Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to ...
Unlike the many books that treat the apostle Paul merely as a historical figure and his letters as literary relics, this new study by Michael Gorman focuses on the theological message of Paul's writings, particularly what they have to say ...
Michael J. Gorman, 2004
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Apostle Paul: His Life and Theology
This comprehensive introduction to the life and thought of Paul combines historical and theological analysis.
Udo Schnelle, 2005
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The Apostle Paul: An Introduction to His Writings and Teaching
This dynamic new consideration of Paul addresses the three basic subjects that make up Pauline Studies -- Paul's life, letters, and theology -- and argues that these elements must be treated together since to do otherwise risks distorting ...
Marion L. Soards, 1987
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G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense
As President of the American Chesterton Society, Ahlquist is an able guide who takes the reader through twelve of Chesterton's most important books as well as the famous Father Brown stories."--BOOK JACKET.
Dale Ahlquist, 2003
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Dark Apostle
Driven by dark visions, Dark Apostle Jarulek and his forces from the Word Bearers Chaos Space Marines ravage the Imperial planet of Tanakreg, brutally enslaving its inhabitants and racing against time to build a monstrous tower before the ...
Anthony Reynolds, 2007
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Classic Sermons on the Apostle Peter
Warren Wiersbe has compiled meaningful sermons from the church's great preachers in this topical series. Filled with illustrative materials for pastors. Also an excellent resource for personal devotions.
‎1995
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Apostle of Taste: Andrew Jackson Downing, 1815-1852
"By interpreting Downing as above all an apostle of taste, Schuyler is able to weigh the relative importance of his architecture, garden designs, publishing, organizational and civic activity, even his nursery business, within a governing ...
David Schuyler, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APOSTLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term apostle is used in the context of the following news items.
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WSU alumnus, LDS apostle, dies at age 90
Boyd K. Packer, the second most senior apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Weber State University alumnus, died on ... «The WSU Sign Post, Jul 15»
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Russell Moore: The Next Billy Graham Might Be Drunk Right Now …
The Apostle Peter shows us the model for that. He talks about distinctiveness, we are strangers and exiles, and yet he also talks about ... «Christian Post, Jul 15»
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Nadia Bolz Weber: A pastor for America's outsiders
... Jesus after the resurrection, "She is the apostle to the apostles. She was the first preacher in a sense." She describes Mary as her patroness. «BBC News, Jul 15»
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Funeral set for Friday for Mormon apostle Boyd K. Packer
(Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, speaks during the morning session of ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Jul 15»
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10 Things about Thomas the Apostle on His Feast Day
The Apostle Thomas' case is important to us for at least three reasons: first, because it comforts us in our insecurity; second, because it shows ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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LDS Apostle Boyd K. Packer dies
“He was truly an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ. From the crown of his head to the soles of his feet, he represented the Savior of the world,” ... «Standard-Examiner, Jul 15»
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
A proposed commercial pig farm in Wisconsin could greatly affect Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, where the superintendent is worried that ... «National Parks Traveler, Jul 15»
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View from abroad: Buhari, apostle of change, turns 'Baba Go Slow'
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari took office a month ago on a wave of hope that he would quickly deal with a deepening economic ... «The News, Jul 15»
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St. Matthew the Apostle recognizes CYO members
Each year, the Knights of Columbus Council 13425 of St. Matthew the Apostle in River Ridge recognizes two CYO members from the parish ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
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St. Philip the Apostle in Saddle Brook holding fun festival
Saddle brook — St. Philip the Apostle Church, 488 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook, will hold its 56th Annual Festival of Fun on July 15 ... «NorthJersey.com, Jun 15»

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