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πέμπω G3992

G3992 is the Greek word πέμπω, transliterated pémpō. The King James Version most often renders it sent.

Word: πέμπωTransliteration: pémpōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 80 verses

What it means

to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and G4724 (στέλλω) denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield.

Where it comes from

apparently a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 82 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sent 52×send 23×thrust in 2×sent forth 1×was 1×wouldest send 1×might send 1×sending 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: send, thrust in.

Verses using πέμπω

The first 40 of 80 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 2:8 · KJV

And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

Matthew 11:2 · KJV

Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

Matthew 14:10 · KJV

And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

Matthew 22:7 · KJV

But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

Mark 5:12 · KJV

And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

Luke 4:26 · KJV

But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

Luke 7:6 · KJV

Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

Luke 7:10 · KJV

And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

Luke 7:19 · KJV

And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

Luke 15:15 · KJV

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

Luke 16:24 · KJV

And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

Luke 16:27 · KJV

Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house:

Luke 20:11 · KJV

And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.

Luke 20:12 · KJV

And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out.

Luke 20:13 · KJV

Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.

John 1:22 · KJV

Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

John 1:33 · KJV

And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.

John 4:34 · KJV

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

John 5:23 · KJV

That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

John 5:24 · KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

John 5:30 · KJV

I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

John 5:37 · KJV

And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.

John 6:38 · KJV

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

John 6:39 · KJV

And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

John 6:40 · KJV

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6:44 · KJV

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 7:16 · KJV

Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

John 7:18 · KJV

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

John 7:28 · KJV

Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

John 7:33 · KJV

Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.

John 8:16 · KJV

And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

John 8:18 · KJV

I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.

John 8:26 · KJV

I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

John 8:29 · KJV

And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

John 9:4 · KJV

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

John 12:44 · KJV

Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.

John 12:45 · KJV

And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.

John 12:49 · KJV

For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.

John 13:16 · KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

John 13:20 · KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3992 mean?

G3992 is the Greek word πέμπω (pémpō), meaning to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and G4724 (στέλλω) denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield.

How is G3992 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sent (52 times), send (23 times), thrust in (2 times), sent forth (1 time), was (1 time), among others.

How many times does G3992 appear in the Bible?

πέμπω (pémpō) is tagged in 80 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3992 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb.

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