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# set apart #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "set apart" means to be separated from something to fulfill a certain purpose.
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* The Israelites were set apart for service to God.
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* The Holy Spirit commanded the Christians at Antioch to set apart Paul and Barnabas for the work God wanted them to do.
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* A believer who is "set apart" for service to God is "dedicated to" fulfilling God's will.
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* One meaning of the term "holy" is to be set apart as belonging to God and being separated from the sinful ways of the world.
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* The term "sanctify" means to set apart a person for God's service.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Ways to translate "to set apart" could include, "to specially select" or "to separate from among you" or "to take aside to do a special task."
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* To "be set apart" could be translated as "be separated (from)" or "be specially appointed (for)."
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(See also: [holy](../kt/holy.md), [sanctify](../kt/sanctify.md), [appoint](../kt/appoint.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Ephesians 03:17-19](en/tn/eph/help/03/17)
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* [Exodus 31:12-15](en/tn/exo/help/31/12)
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* [Judges 17:12-13](en/tn/jdg/help/17/12)
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* [Numbers 03:11-13](en/tn/num/help/03/11)
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* [Philippians 01:1-2](en/tn/php/help/01/01)
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* [Romans 01:1-3](en/tn/rom/help/01/01) |