Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5307 envoy An official representative sent on behalf of a king or government to other kings or nations. Believers are God's envoys to his world, bearing the good news of salvation on his behalf. Envoys sent to other kings or governments See also Psalm 68:31; Proverbs 13:17; Isaiah 30:4 To continue or promote good relations 1 Kings 5:1 See also 2 Samuel 10:2 pp 1 Chronicles 19:2; 2 Kings 20:12-13 pp Isaiah 39:1-2; Isaiah 30:6; Isaiah 57:9 in this instance with godless nations To deceive To ask for military help To make enquiries 2 Chronicles 32:31; Isaiah 14:32 With a message to prepare for war Isaiah 18:2; Jeremiah 49:14 pp Obadiah 1 To negotiate for peace With a message of God's judgment to the nations With a message of rebellion Believers are God's envoys to his world 2 Corinthians 5:20 See also Matthew 28:19; John 17:18; John 20:21; Romans 10:15; Isaiah 52:7; 2 Corinthians 2:17; Ephesians 6:20 See also
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