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set apart
Definition:
The term "set apart" means to be separated from something to fulfill a certain purpose.
- The Israelites were set apart for service to God.
- The Holy Spirit commanded the Christians at Antioch to set apart Paul and Barnabas for the work God wanted them to do.
- A believer who is "set apart" for service to God is "dedicated to" fulfilling God's will.
- 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.
- The term "sanctify" means to set apart a person for God's service.
Translation Suggestions:
- 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."
- To "be set apart" could be translated as "be separated (from)" or "be specially appointed (for)."