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ambassador, representative

Definition:

An ambassador is a person who is chosen to officially represent his country in relating to foreign nations. The word is also used in a figurative sense and is sometimes translated more generally as "representative."

• An ambassador or representative gives people messages from the person or government that sent him.
• The more general term "representative" refers to someone who has been given the authority to act and speak on behalf of the person he is representing.
• The apostle Paul taught that Christians are Christ's "ambassadors" or "representatives" since they represent Christ in this world and teach others his message.
• Depending on the context, this term could be translated as "official representative" or "appointed messenger" or "chosen representative" or "God's appointed representative."
• A "delegation of ambassadors" could be translated as "some official messengers" or "group of appointed representatives" or "official party of people to speak for all people."

(See also: How to Translate Unknowns)

(See also: messenger)

Bible References:

• Ephesians 06:19-20
• Luke 14:31-33
• Luke 19:13-15

Word Data:##

• Strong's: H3887, H4135, H4136, H4397, H6735, H6737, G4243