The Greek word for apostle, meaning a messenger or delegate, specifically referring to the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus Christ.
From ancient Greek apostolos (ἀπόστολος), derived from apo- (away from) plus stellein (to send). Originally meant any messenger sent on a mission, then became specifically associated with Jesus's chosen disciples.
The word literally means 'sent away person'—so an apostle was basically someone Jesus commissioned to go out and do his work, making them ancient Christianity's first official representatives!
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