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Strong's G651 ἀποστολή (apostole)

Apostole means “apostleship” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H651 — aphel (“very dark”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G651
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 14

Strong's G651 Quick Answer

Strong's G651 ἀποστολή (apostole) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. apostole (ap-os-tol-ay') n. 1. commission 2. (specially) apostolate It has 15 linked Bible usages across 14 books. Visible English usage signals include apostleship. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
apostole (ap-os-tol-ay') n. 1. commission 2. (specially) apostolate
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
14 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
apostleship

Meaning and Definition

apostole (ap-os-tol-ay') n. 1. commission 2. (specially) apostolate [from G649] KJV: apostleship Root(s): G649

Original Word
ἀποστολή
Transliteration
apostole
Derivation
Root: ἀποστέλλω R1: 649
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G651. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

apostleship

Usage: ἀπο-στολή, -ῆς, ἡ (ἀποστέλλω), [in LXX: Deu.22:7, 3Ki.4:34 9:16 Psa.78:49, Ecc.8:8, Sng.4:13 (for שָׁלַח and its cognates), 1Es.9:51 Est.9:54, Jer.32:36, Bar.2:25, 1Ma.2:18, 2Ma.3:2 *.] __1. In cl., a sending away (MM, see word), as, an expedition (Hdt.). __2. In LXX __(a) discharge, dis­missal (Ecc.8:8); __(b) a gift (3Ki.9:16, 1Ma.2:13). __3. In NT, the office of an Apostle of Christ, apostleship: Act.1:25, Rom.1:5, 1Co.9:2, Gal.2:8 (Cremer, 530).† (AS)

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How Strong's G651 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render apostole, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

apostleship Acts 1:25 4×

How Strong's G651 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G651 (ἀποστολή) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G651 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G651 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 1:25 KJV

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Romans 1:5 KJV

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

1 Corinthians 9:2 KJV

If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

Strong's G651 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Deuteronomy 22:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt by all means let the mother go, but thou shalt take the young to thyself; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest live long.

3 Kingdoms 5:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And all the nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and ambassadors from all the kings of the earth, as many as heard of his wisdom.

Psalms 77:49 Septuagint / Brenton

He sent out against them the fury of his anger, Wrath, and indignation, and affliction, A message by evil angels.

Strong's G651 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

5 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 9:51 Septuagint / Brenton

go then, and eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send part to them that have nothing:

1 Esdras 9:54 Septuagint / Brenton

Then went they their way, every one to eat and drink and make merry, and to give part to them that had nothing, and to make great cheer;

1 Maccabees 2:18 Septuagint / Brenton

now therefore come thou first, and fulfill the king’s commandment, like as all the nations have done, yea, and the men of Judah also, and such as remain at Jerusalem: so shalt thou and thy house be in the number of the king’s friends, and thou and thy children shall be honored with silver and gold, and many rewards.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G651.

Deuteronomy 22:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt by all means let the mother go, but thou shalt take the young to thyself; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest live long.
3 Kingdoms 5:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and ambassadors from all the kings of the earth, as many as heard of his wisdom.
Psalms 77:49 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He sent out against them the fury of his anger, Wrath, and indignation, and affliction, A message by evil angels.
Ecclesiastes 8:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
There is no man that has power over the spirit To retain the spirit; And there is no power in the day of death: And there is no discharge in the day of battle; Neither shall ungodliness save her votary.
Song of Solomon 4:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thy shoots are a garden of pomegranates, with the fruit of choice berries; Camphor, with spikenard:
Jeremiah 39:36 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And now thus has the Lord God of Israel said concerning this city, of which thou sayest, It shall be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by famine, and banishment.
Acts 1:25 New Testament, KJV
That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
Romans 1:5 New Testament, KJV
By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
1 Corinthians 9:2 New Testament, KJV
If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.
Galatians 2:8 New Testament, KJV
(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
1 Esdras 9:51 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
go then, and eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send part to them that have nothing:
1 Esdras 9:54 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then went they their way, every one to eat and drink and make merry, and to give part to them that had nothing, and to make great cheer;
1 Maccabees 2:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
now therefore come thou first, and fulfill the king’s commandment, like as all the nations have done, yea, and the men of Judah also, and such as remain at Jerusalem: so shalt thou and thy house be in the number of the king’s friends, and thou and thy children shall be honored with silver and gold, and many rewards.
2 Maccabees 3:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
it came to pass that even the kings themselves did honor the place, and magnify the temple with their best gifts;
Baruch 2:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And lo, they are cast out to the heat of the day, and to the frost of the night, and they died in great miseries by famine, by sword, and by pestilence.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G651, grouped by book.

Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 22:7
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 5:14
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 77:49
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 8:8
Song of Solomon 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 4:13
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 39:36
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1:25
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1:5
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 9:2
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 2:8
1 Esdras 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Esdras 9:51 1 Esdras 9:54
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 2:18
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 3:2
Baruch 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Baruch 2:25

Strong's G651 FAQ

What does apostole (ἀποστολή) mean?

Apostole (Strong's G651) is a Greek word most simply glossed "apostleship". apostole (ap-os-tol-ay') n. 1. commission 2. (specially) apostolate

How many times is apostole (ἀποστολή) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G651 across 14 books.

Where can I study apostole (ἀποστολή) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G651 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate apostole (ἀποστολή)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as apostleship. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G651 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 5 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G651, with linked reader references where each row is available.