◄ 5001. tagma ►
Strong's Lexicon tagma: Order, rank, division Original Word: τάγμα Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: tagma Pronunciation: TAG-mah Phonetic Spelling: (tag'-mah) Definition: rank, division, an ordered series. Meaning: The term τάγμα refers to an "order," "rank," or "division." It is often used in a military context to denote a specific arrangement or sequence. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb τάσσω (tassō), meaning "to arrange" or "to order." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τάγμα, the concept of order and arrangement can be related to Hebrew terms such as סדר (seder), meaning "order" or "arrangement," which is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament to denote structured sequences or arrangements. Usage: In the New Testament, τάγμα is used to describe an orderly arrangement or sequence, particularly in the context of resurrection. Context: • Contextual Overview: The Greek word τάγμα appears in the New Testament in 1 Corinthians 15:23, where the Apostle Paul discusses the order of resurrection. The term is used to convey the idea of a structured sequence in which events will occur, specifically the resurrection of the dead. • Biblical Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:23 (BSB) states, "But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him." Here, τάγμα is translated as "turn," indicating a sequence or order in the resurrection process. • Theological Significance: The use of τάγμα in this passage underscores the orderly and purposeful nature of God's plan for resurrection. It highlights the preeminence of Christ as the "firstfruits" of the resurrection, followed by those who are united with Him. This reflects a broader biblical theme of divine order and structure in the unfolding of redemptive history. • Historical and Cultural Insights: In ancient Greek culture, τάγμα was commonly used in military contexts to describe the arrangement of troops. This background enriches the understanding of the term in 1 Corinthians 15:23, as it suggests a disciplined and organized progression in the resurrection, akin to a well-ordered military formation. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5001 tágma (a neuter noun) – an ordered arrangement, reflecting God's perfect wisdom in ordering all of creation (it only occurs in 1 Cor 15:23). See 5021 (tassō). 5001 /tágma ("order") extends to the principle of God's ordering to its natural results. [Compare Ps 139:16 with Eph 1:11; cf. Ps 119:89-91 with Ac 4:28, 17:26-31.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from tassó Definition that which has been arranged in order, spec. a division, rank NASB Translation order (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5001: τάγμα τάγμα, ταγματος, τό (τάσσω); a. properly, that which has been arranged, thing placed in order. b. specifically, a body of soldiers, a corps: 2 Samuel 23:13; Xenophon, mem. 3, 1, 11; often in Polybius; Diodorus 17, 80; Josephus, b. j. 1, 9, 1; 3, 4, 2; (especially for the Roman 'legio' (examples in Sophocles Lexicon, under the word, 3)); hence, universally, a band, troop, class: ἕκαστος ἐν τῷ ἰδίῳ τάγματι (the same words occur in Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 37, 3 [ET] and 41, 1 [ET]), 1 Corinthians 15:23, where Paul specifies several distinct bands or classes of those raised from the dead (A. V. order. Of the 'order' of the Essenes in Josephus, b. j. 2, 8, 3. 8). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance division, class, group From tasso; something orderly in arrangement (a troop), i.e. (figuratively) a series or succession -- order. see GREEK tasso Forms and Transliterations τάγμα τάγματα ταγματι τάγματι ταγμάτων ταινίαι τακτικοί τακτικούς tagmati tágmati Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 15:23 N-DNS GRK: τῷ ἰδίῳ τάγματι ἀπαρχὴ Χριστός NAS: in his own order: Christ KJV: his own order: Christ INT: the own order [the] first-fruit Christ Strong's Greek 5001 1 Occurrence τάγματι — 1 Occ.