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apostleship

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/əˈpɒstlʃɪp/ · a-pos-tle-ship

The office or position of an apostle, often characterized by the role of spreading a particular religious message.

Meanings

nounformal

The office or position of an apostle, often characterized by the role of spreading a particular religious message.

ایک رسول کے عہدہ یا حیثیت، جو اکثر کسی خاص مذہبی پیغام کی اشاعت کے کردار سے منسوب ہوتی ہے۔

رسالت

risalat

Synonyms

messengershipmissionembassyرسلپیغمبرمبلغ

Antonyms

secularismdisbeliefapostasyدنیا داریعدم ایمانمرتدہ

Common Collocations

  • the apostleship of Paul
  • ordination to apostleship
  • apostleship of Jesus

Example Sentences

The apostleship was essential in spreading early Christianity.

رسالت ابتدائی عیسائیت کو پھیلانے میں اہم تھی۔

Risalat ibtedai Eisaaiyat ko phailane mein ahem thi.

He was called to the apostleship after much prayer and reflection.

بہت ساری دعا اور غور و فکر کے بعد اسے رسالت کے لیے بلایا گیا۔

Bohat saari dua aur ghor o fikar ke baad use risalat ke liye bulaya gaya.

The concept of apostleship is deeply rooted in Christian theology.

رسالت کا تصور عیسائی نظریہ میں گہرائی سے جڑا ہوا ہے۔

Risalat ka tasavvur Eisaai nazriya mein gehraai se jura hua hai.

Easily Confused With

discipleship:Discipleship refers to the state of being a disciple, a follower of a teacher, while apostleship implies a role of authority and mission.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'apostleship' as the 'ship' that carries messengers of faith.

Imagine a ship sailing with a cross and symbols of faith, spreading messages across the seas.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "apostolus" — messenger, delegate

First known use: 14th century

The term 'apostleship' has evolved from the Latin word 'apostolus', which means messenger or delegate, signifying a role associated with the early followers of Jesus Christ who were sent to preach the Gospel.