5307 envoy
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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

Joshua 9:4

To ask for military help

2 Kings 17:4; Ezekiel 17:15

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

Isaiah 33:7; Luke 14:32

With a message of God's judgment to the nations

Jeremiah 27:3

With a message of rebellion

Luke 19:14

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

5408  messenger
7105  believers
7706  apostles
7724  evangelists
7739  missionaries
7754  preaching
8424  evangelism



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