# 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)."

(See also: [holy](../kt/holy.md) **·** [sanctify](../kt/sanctify.md) **·** [appoint](../kt/appoint.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ephesians 03:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/eph/03/17)
* [Exodus 31:12-15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/31/12)
* [Judges 17:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/17/12)
* [Numbers 03:11-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/03/11)
* [Philippians 01:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/php/01/01)
* [Romans 01:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rom/01/01)