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set apart

Definition:

The term "set apart" means separated from something to fulfill a certain purpose. Also, to “set apart” some person or thing means to make it “set apart.”

  • 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.
  • To "sanctify" someone means to set apart that 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, sanctify, appoint)

Bible References:

Word Data:##

  • Strong's: H2764, H4390, H5674, H6918, H6942, H6944, G37, G38, G40, G873