◄ 4367. prostassó ►
Strong's Lexicon prostassó: To command, to order, to direct Original Word: προστάσσω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prostassó Pronunciation: pros-TAS-so Phonetic Spelling: (pros-tas'-so) Definition: (a) I instruct, command, (b) I appoint, assign. Meaning: To command, order, or direct with authority; to appoint or prescribe. Word Origin: From πρό (pro, "before") and τάσσω (tássō, "to arrange, appoint") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6680 צָוָה (tsavah): To command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order. • H6681 צַו (tsav): Command, order, precept. These Hebrew terms share a similar semantic range with προστάσσω, emphasizing the act of commanding or giving orders, often in a religious or authoritative context. They are frequently used in the Old Testament to describe God's commands to His people, underscoring the continuity of divine authority across both Testaments. Usage: The verb προστάσσω is used in the New Testament to denote the act of giving authoritative instructions or commands. It often implies a directive given by someone in a position of authority to subordinates or followers. Context: The Greek verb προστάσσω appears in the New Testament in contexts where authoritative commands or instructions are given. It is a compound word, combining πρό, meaning "before" or "in front of," with τάσσω, meaning "to arrange" or "to appoint." This construction suggests a sense of ordering or arranging something ahead of time or with foresight. In the New Testament, προστάσσω is used to describe commands given by individuals in positions of authority. For example, in Acts 10:33, Cornelius recounts how he was "commanded" by an angel to send for Peter: "So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us." (BSB) The use of προστάσσω underscores the hierarchical nature of the command, emphasizing the authority of the one giving the order and the expectation of compliance by the recipient. This term is often associated with divine or apostolic authority, reflecting the structured and ordered nature of early Christian communities and their adherence to divinely inspired directives. The concept of προστάσσω is consistent with the broader biblical theme of obedience to divine authority. It highlights the importance of following God's commands as conveyed through His messengers, whether angels, prophets, or apostles. This obedience is seen as a reflection of faith and trust in God's sovereign plan. HELPS Word-studies 4367 prostássō (from 4314 /prós, "move towards, with," which intensifies 5021 /tássō, "to place, arrange") – properly, allot, emphasizing the intention of the one assigning (commanding). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pros and tassó Definition to place at, give a command NASB Translation appointed (1), commanded (5), ordered (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4367: προστάσσω προστάσσω: 1 aorist προσέταξα; perfect passive participle προστεταγμενος; from (Aeschylus and) Herodotus down; 1. to assign or ascribe to, join to. 2. to enjoin, order, prescribe, command: the Sept. for צִוָּה; absolutely καθώς προσέταξε, Luke 5:14; with the dative of a person, Matthew 1:24; Matthew 21:6 R G T; τί, Matthew 8:4; Mark 1:44; τίνι τί, passive, Acts 10:33; followed by an accusative with an infinitive Acts 10:48; to appoint, to define, passive, προστετάγμενοι καιροί, Acts 17:26 G L (stereotype edition (larger edition, πρός τεταγμένοι)) T Tr WH, for the Rec. προτετάγμενοι. (Synonym: see κελεύω, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance command, bid From pros and tasso; to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin -- bid, command. see GREEK pros see GREEK tasso Forms and Transliterations προσετάγη προσέταξα προσέταξε προσέταξέ προσεταξεν προσέταξεν προστάξαι προσταξάτω προστάξει πρόσταξον προστάσσεις προστάσσοντα προστάται προστάτας προστάτης προστατών προσταχθέντα προστεταγμενα προστεταγμένα προστεταγμενους προστεταγμένους prosetaxen prosétaxen prostetagmena prostetagména prostetagmenous prostetagménous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:24 V-AIA-3S GRK: ἐποίησεν ὡς προσέταξεν αὐτῷ ὁ NAS: of the Lord commanded him, and took KJV: of the Lord had bidden him, INT: did as had commanded him the Matthew 8:4 V-AIA-3S GRK: δῶρον ὃ προσέταξεν Μωυσῆς εἰς NAS: that Moses commanded, as a testimony KJV: that Moses commanded, for a testimony INT: gift which commanded Moses for Mark 1:44 V-AIA-3S GRK: σου ἃ προσέταξεν Μωυσῆς εἰς NAS: Moses commanded, as a testimony KJV: which Moses commanded, for INT: of you what commanded Moses for Luke 5:14 V-AIA-3S GRK: σου καθὼς προσέταξεν Μωυσῆς εἰς NAS: as Moses commanded, as a testimony KJV: Moses commanded, for INT: of you as commanded Moses for Acts 10:33 V-RPM/P-ANP GRK: πάντα τὰ προστεταγμένα σοι ὑπὸ NAS: all that you have been commanded by the Lord. KJV: all things that are commanded thee INT: all things that having been commanded you by Acts 10:48 V-AIA-3S GRK: προσέταξεν δὲ αὐτοὺς NAS: And he ordered them to be baptized KJV: And he commanded them to be baptized INT: he commanded moreover them Acts 17:26 V-RPM/P-AMP GRK: γῆς ὁρίσας προστεταγμένους καιροὺς καὶ NAS: having determined [their] appointed times INT: earth having determined appointed times and Strong's Greek 4367 7 Occurrences προσέταξεν — 5 Occ. προστεταγμένα — 1 Occ. προστεταγμένους — 1 Occ.