Dictionary of Bible Themes See also 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 Psalms 68:31Proverbs 13:17 Isaiah 30:4 1 Kings 5:1 See also To continue or promote good relations 2 Samuel 10:22 Kings 20:12-13 pp 1Ch 19:2 Isaiah 30:6; 57:9pp Isa 39:1-2 Joshua 9:4in this instance with godless nations To deceive 2 Kings 17:4Ezekiel 17:15 To ask for military help 2 Chronicles 32:31Isaiah 14:32 To make enquiries Isaiah 18:2Jeremiah 49:14 With a message to prepare for war Isaiah 33:7pp Ob 1 Luke 14:32To negotiate for peace Jeremiah 27:3With a message of God's judgment to the nations Luke 19:14With a message of rebellion 2 Corinthians 5:20Believers are God's envoys to his world See also Matthew 28:19John 17:18; 20:21 Romans 10:15 Isaiah 52:7 2 Corinthians 2:17 Ephesians 6:20 See also 5408 messenger7105 believers 7706 apostles 7724 evangelists 7739 missionaries 7754 preaching 8424 evangelism |



