Topical Encyclopedia The concept of "send" in the Bible encompasses a wide range of meanings and applications, reflecting God's sovereign will, human agency, and the fulfillment of divine purposes. The term is used in various contexts, including divine missions, prophetic commissions, and the sending of individuals for specific tasks.Divine Sending In the biblical narrative, God frequently sends individuals to accomplish His purposes. One of the most significant examples is the sending of Moses to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. In Exodus 3:10, God commands Moses, "So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt" . This divine sending underscores God's initiative in the redemption of His people. The prophets were also sent by God to deliver His messages to Israel and the surrounding nations. Isaiah's commission is a notable example: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" (Isaiah 6:8). This highlights the willingness of the prophet to be sent and the divine authority behind the mission. The Sending of Jesus Christ The New Testament presents the sending of Jesus Christ as the ultimate act of divine sending. In John 3:17, it is stated, "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him" . This sending is central to the Christian faith, emphasizing God's love and the redemptive mission of Christ. Jesus Himself speaks of being sent by the Father numerous times, reinforcing His divine mission. In John 20:21, after His resurrection, Jesus tells His disciples, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you" . This passage not only affirms Jesus' own sending but also commissions His followers to continue His work. Apostolic Sending The apostles were sent by Jesus to spread the Gospel and establish the early Church. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 is a foundational text: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you" . This sending is characterized by authority, purpose, and the promise of Christ's presence. The apostle Paul frequently refers to his own sending by God. In Romans 10:15, he writes, "And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'" . This underscores the necessity of being sent for the effective proclamation of the Gospel. Human Agency and Sending While divine sending is paramount, human agency in sending is also evident in Scripture. The early Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, sent out missionaries to spread the Gospel. In Acts 13:2-3, the church in Antioch sends Paul and Barnabas: "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' So after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off" . Conclusion The theme of sending in the Bible is multifaceted, involving divine initiative, human response, and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Whether it is God sending prophets, Jesus being sent for salvation, or the Church sending missionaries, the act of sending is integral to the unfolding of biblical history and the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To cause to go in any manner; to dispatch; to commission or direct to go; as, to send a messenger.2. (v. t.) To give motion to; to cause to be borne or carried; to procure the going, transmission, or delivery of; as, to send a message. 3. (v. t.) To emit; to impel; to cast; to throw; to hurl; as, to send a ball, an arrow, or the like. 4. (v. t.) To cause to be or to happen; to bestow; to inflict; to grant; -- sometimes followed by a dependent proposition. 5. (v. i.) To dispatch an agent or messenger to convey a message, or to do an errand. 6. (v. i.) To pitch; as, the ship sends forward so violently as to endanger her masts. 7. (n.) The impulse of a wave by which a vessel is carried bodily. Greek 649. apostello -- to send, send away ... to send, send away. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: apostello Phonetic Spelling: (ap-os-tel'-lo) Short Definition: I send forth, send, send away, dismiss ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/649.htm - 10k 1821. exapostello -- to send forth or away 4311. propempo -- to send before, send forth 375. anapempo -- to send up 863. aphiemi -- to send away, leave alone, permit 447. aniemi -- to send up, produce, send back 1599. ekpempo -- to send forth 3343. metapempo -- to send after or for 3992. pempo -- to send 1026. brecho -- to send rain, to rain Strong's Hebrew 7971. shalach -- to send... 7970, 7971. shalach. 7972 . to send. Transliteration: shalach Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-lakh') Short Definition: sent. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/7971.htm - 7k 7972. shelach -- to send 7160. qaran -- to send out rays 3313. yapha -- to shine out or forth, to send out beams, cause to ... 6680. tsavah -- to lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command ... 4305. matar -- to rain 7725. shub -- to turn back, return 5130. nuph -- to move to and fro, wave, sprinkle 5414. nathan -- to give, put, set 2904. tul -- to hurl, cast Library The Sick Person Ought Now to Send for Some Godly and Religious ... I Send Thee Not, Soul that Art Religiously Chaste... January 29. "Send Portions unto them for whom Nothing is Prepared" ... O Father! Send Thy Spirit Down. Then that Abominable one Will Send his Commands Throughout Every ... Jehovam-Shalem, the Lord Send Peace. Judg 6:24 Request that Polycarp Would Send a Messenger to Antioch. Request that Polycarp Would Send a Messenger to Antioch. That He Would not Send Back the Redeemed to the Legislation of ... Let Other Churches Also Send to Antioch. Thesaurus Send (3254 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To cause to go in any manner; to dispatch; to commission or direct to go; as, to send a messenger. ...Send (3254 Occurrences). ... /s/send.htm - 7k Citadels (15 Occurrences) Sent (7705 Occurrences) Palaces (37 Occurrences) Strongholds (44 Occurrences) Surnamed (15 Occurrences) Sea-lands (24 Occurrences) Angels (99 Occurrences) Attackers (41 Occurrences) Coastlands (29 Occurrences) Resources What is the meaning of “here am I; send me” in Isaiah 6:8? | GotQuestions.orgHow can a loving God send someone to hell? | GotQuestions.org Why does God send people to hell? | GotQuestions.org Send: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Send (3254 Occurrences)Send is found 3254 times in 12 translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. Subtopics Related Terms |
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