Strong's Lexicon ekpempó: To send out, to dispatch Original Word: ἐκπέμπω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "ἐκ" (ek, meaning "out of") and the verb "πέμπω" (pempo, meaning "to send"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often involves the verb "שָׁלַח" (shalach), which also means "to send" or "to dispatch." This Hebrew term is used in similar contexts, such as sending messengers or prophets. Usage: The verb "ekpempó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of sending out or dispatching someone or something with a specific purpose. It often implies a sense of mission or commission, where the one being sent is entrusted with a task or message. This term is used in contexts where individuals are sent out with authority or under divine guidance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, sending out messengers or emissaries was a common practice for communication, especially in political and military contexts. The concept of sending out also had religious connotations, as prophets, apostles, and other religious figures were often seen as being sent by God or a deity to deliver messages or perform specific tasks. In the early Christian context, being sent out was integral to the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of the Church. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ek and pempó Definition to send forth NASB Translation sent (1), sent...away (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1599: ἐκπέμπωἐκπέμπω: 1 aorist ἐξέπεμψα; 1 aorist passive participle ἐκπεμφθεις; to send forth, send away: Acts 13:4; Acts 17:10. (From Homer down.) STRONGS NT 1599a: ἐκπερισσῶςἐκπερισσῶς, adverb, exceedingly, out of measure, the more: used of intense earnestness, Mark 14:31 L T Tr WH (for Rec. ἐκ περισσοῦ); not found elsewhere. But see ὑπερεκπερισσῶς. From ek and pempo; to despatch -- send away (forth). see GREEK ek see GREEK pempo Englishman's Concordance Acts 13:4 V-APP-NMPGRK: μὲν οὖν ἐκπεμφθέντες ὑπὸ τοῦ NAS: So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, KJV: So they, being sent forth by the Holy INT: indeed therefore having been sent forth by the Acts 17:10 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 1599 |