The Greek Word for "Send"

The Greek Word for "Send"

John 3:17

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‎[In the Gospel of John,] ἀποστέλλω denotes commissioning and authorization from God. The sending discloses the unique manner in which the Son is bound to the Father; a believing acknowledgment of the phrase “that you have sent me” therefore constitutes the goal and content of confession (Jn. 11:42; Jn. 17:3, Jn. 17:8, Jn. 17:21, Jn. 17:23, Jn. 17:25). Along with ἀποστέλλω there also appears the formula ὁ πέμψας με πατήρ.

Balz, Horst Robert, and Gerhard Schneider. Exegetical dictionary of the New Testament 1990– : 142. Print.