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

Psalms 68:31
Proverbs 13:17
Isaiah 30:4
1 Kings 5:1

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To continue or promote good relations

2 Samuel 10:2
2 Kings 20:12-13

pp 1Ch 19:2

Isaiah 30:6; 57:9

pp Isa 39:1-2

Joshua 9:4

in this instance with godless nations

To deceive

2 Kings 17:4
Ezekiel 17:15

To ask for military help

2 Chronicles 32:31
Isaiah 14:32

To make enquiries

Isaiah 18:2
Jeremiah 49:14

With a message to prepare for war

Isaiah 33:7

pp Ob 1

Luke 14:32

To negotiate for peace

Jeremiah 27:3

With a message of God's judgment to the nations

Luke 19:14

With a message of rebellion

2 Corinthians 5:20

Believers are God's envoys to his world

See also

Matthew 28:19
John 17:18; 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
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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