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# set apart #
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## Definition: ##
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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.”
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* The Israelites were set apart for service to God.
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* The Holy Spirit commanded the Christians at Antioch to set apart Paul and Barnabas for the work God wanted them to do.
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* A believer who is "set apart" for service to God is "dedicated to" fulfilling God's will.
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* 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.
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* To "sanctify" someone means to set apart that person for God's service.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* 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."
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* To "be set apart" could be translated as "be separated (from)" or "be specially appointed (for)."
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(See also: [holy](../kt/holy.md), [sanctify](../kt/sanctify.md), [appoint](../kt/appoint.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Ephesians 03:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/eph/03/17)
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* [Exodus 31:12-15](rc://en/tn/help/exo/31/12)
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* [Judges 17:12-13](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/17/12)
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* [Numbers 03:11-13](rc://en/tn/help/num/03/11)
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* [Philippians 01:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/php/01/01)
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* [Romans 01:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/rom/01/01)
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## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H2764, H4390, H5674, H6918, H6942, H6944, G37, G38, G40, G873
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