Bible Dictionary: Courier

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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (n.) A messenger sent with haste to convey letters or dispatches, usually on public business.

2. (n.) An attendant on travelers, whose business it is to make arrangements for their convenience at hotels and on the way.

Greek

29. aggareuo -- to impress, compel
... Hagar. Of foreign origin (compare 'iggra'); properly, to be a courier, ie (by
implication) to press into public service -- compel (to go). see HEBREW 'iggra'. ...
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Strong's Hebrew

7323. ruts -- to run
... root Definition to run NASB Word Usage carried them speedily (1), courier runs
(1), courier runs to another (1), couriers (6), dash to and fro (1), guard (6 ...
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6432. Pelethi -- some of David's soldiers
... Pelethites. From the same form as Peleth; a courier (collectively) or official
messenger -- Pelethites. see HEBREW Peleth. 6431, 6432. Pelethi. 6433 . ...
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104. iggerah -- a letter
... letter. (Aramaic) of Persian origin; an epistle (as carried by a state courier or
postman) -- letter. 103, 104. iggerah. 105 . Strong's Numbers.
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326. Achashtari -- "belonging to the realm," an Israelite
... Haakashtari. Probably of Persian derivation; an achastarite (ie Courier); the
designation (rather than name) of an Israelite -- Haakashtari (includ. ...
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Library

Of Palladius the Courier.
... Book VII. Chapter XIX."Of Palladius the Courier. How the Emperor Theodosius
received intelligence of what was done in an incredibly ...
/.../chapter xix of palladius the courier.htm

To the Rev. A. Brandram.
... The courier and myself came all the way without the slightest accident, my usual
wonderful good fortune accompanying us. I may well call it wonderful. ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 59.htm

Narrative Concerning the Prince of the Edessenes.
... to cure, when he heard of the name of Jesus, and of his miracles, which were attested
by all with one accord sent a message to him by a courier and begged him ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xiii narrative concerning the prince.htm

The Messenger
... "Thou art Ranas, courier to Snofru, priest of On. ... My trusted courier is dead; the
others are light-minded, and Tape is in the height of festivity. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter iii the messenger.htm

The Punishment of Atsu
... After a moment's intent contemplation of Atsu's face the courier went on:
"Nay, so had I thought. The messenger came to Snofru with ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter viii the punishment of.htm

To the Rev. A. Brandram
... was from Seville, in which I gave you an account of my proceedings in that place,
at the same time stating that I was about to repair to Madrid with the courier ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 55.htm

Under the Ban of Theodosius and of the Latrocinium.
... To the prisoner of Cyrus courier after courier would bring intelligence of the riots
and tricks of the council. At last came news of the crowning wrong. ...
/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/iv under the ban of theodosius.htm

In the Desert
... "Rachel!" she panted. "The serving-men"thou art pursued!" The fat courier, purple
of countenance and breathing hard, appeared in the opening. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xix in the desert.htm

The Dark was Lifting as Vergilius Entered the Field of Mars. ...
... But the lover's courage was now sorely tried. Every mounted courier hastening to
Rome on the south road bore a letter from the young man to her he loved. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 11 the dark was.htm

The Story of Histiaeus.
... He accordingly dispatched a courier with the orders. The courier crossed the Hellespont,
and proceeded to the encampment of Megabyzus in Thrace. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/darius the great/chapter x the story of.htm

Thesaurus

Courier (2 Occurrences)
... the way. Multi-Version Concordance Courier (2 Occurrences). Esther 8:10
He wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and sealed it with ...
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Couriers (16 Occurrences)

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Announce (56 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 51:31 Courier runneth to meet courier, and messenger to meet messenger,
to announce to the king of Babylon that his city is taken from end to end ...
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News (453 Occurrences)
... 2. (n) Something strange or newly happened. 3. (n) A bearer of news; a courier;
a newspaper. Multi-Version Concordance News (453 Occurrences). ...
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Guard (185 Occurrences)
... 2:14). (2.) Hebrews rats, properly a "courier," one whose office was to run before
the king's chariot (2 Samuel 15:1; 1 Kings 1:5). The couriers were also ...
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Riding (30 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:10 He wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king's
ring, and sent letters by courier on horseback, riding on royal horses that ...
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Express (13 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast
conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe ...
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Especially (23 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:10 He wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king's
ring, and sent letters by courier on horseback, riding on royal horses that ...
/e/especially.htm - 13k

Dispatches (2 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:10 He wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king's
ring, and sent letters by courier on horseback, riding on royal horses that ...
/d/dispatches.htm - 7k

Mounted (32 Occurrences)
... Esther 8:10 He wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king's
ring, and sent letters by courier on horseback, riding on royal horses that ...
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Bible Concordance

Courier (2 Occurrences)

Esther 8:10 He wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by courier on horseback, riding on royal horses that were bread from swift steeds.
(WEB DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Jeremiah 51:31 Courier runneth to meet courier, and messenger to meet messenger, to announce to the king of Babylon that his city is taken from end to end;
(DBY NAS NIV)

Subtopics

Courier

Related Terms

Couriers (16 Occurrences)

Announce (56 Occurrences)

News (453 Occurrences)

Guard (185 Occurrences)

Riding (30 Occurrences)

Express (13 Occurrences)

Especially (23 Occurrences)

Dispatches (2 Occurrences)

Mounted (32 Occurrences)