Lexical Summary diatassó: To arrange, to order, to command, to direct Original Word: διατάσσω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance appoint, command, order, institute. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute, prescribe, etc. -- appoint, command, give, (set in) order, ordain. see GREEK dia see GREEK tasso HELPS Word-studies 1299 diatássō (from 1223 /diá, "through, thoroughly," intensifying 5021 /tássō, "to order, appoint") – properly, systematically order – literally, "all the way through (thoroughly) arrange." 1299 /diatássō ("to command with detailed instructions") means to issue a command with full authority because it takes into account all that is necessary to lay down a proper order. [Such an order also goes through all the necessary proper "chain-of-command," which further underlines its binding (authoritative) nature. This root (diata-) implies detailed orders which typically relate to chain-of-command situations (see WP at Mt 11:1).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dia and tassó Definition to arrange thoroughly, i.e. to charge, appoint NASB Translation arrange (1), arranged (1), commanded (3), direct (1), directed (4), gave orders (2), giving instructions (1), ordained (1), ordered (1), orders (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1299: διατάσσωδιατάσσω; 1 aorist διέταξα; perfect infinitive διατεταχέναι (Acts 18:2 (not Tdf.)); passive, perfect preposition διατεταχέναι; 1 aorist participle διατεταγμένος; 2 aorist participle διαταχθεις; middle, present διατάσσομαι; future διατάξομαι; 1 aorist διεταξάμην; (on the force of διά cf. German verordnen, (Latindisponere, Winers De verb. comp. etc. Part v., p. 7f)); to arrange, appoint, ordain, prescribe, give order: τίνι, Matthew 11:1; 1 Corinthians 16:1; followed by an accusative with an infinitive, Luke 8:55; Acts 18:2 (here T τεταχέναι Tr marginal reading brackets δια(; τίνι followed by an infinitive 1 Corinthians 9:14); τί, passive, ὁ νόμος διαταγείς δἰ ἀγγέλων (see διαταγή): Galatians 3:19 (Hesiod, Works, 274); τίνι τί, passive: Luke 3:18; Luke 17:9 (Rec.),10; Acts 23:31. Middle: 1 Corinthians 7:17; οὕτω ἦν διατεταγμένος (cf. Winers Grammar, 262 (246); (Buttmann, 193 (167))), Acts 20:13; τίνι, Titus 1:5; τί, 1 Corinthians 11:34; τίνι, followed by an infinitive: Acts 7:44; Acts 24:23. (Compare: ἐπιδιατάσσομαι.) Topical Lexicon Scope of Meaning The verb behind Strong’s Greek 1299 conveys the idea of arranging, prescribing, or issuing authoritative direction. It is applied to divine decrees, apostolic instructions, civic regulations, and private commands. Every use underscores orderliness in God’s economy and the binding nature of legitimate authority. Old Testament Continuity Stephen reminds the Sanhedrin that the wilderness tabernacle “was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses” (Acts 7:44). The verb links New Testament revelation to the earlier pattern of precise heavenly instruction, affirming the unity of Scripture’s revelatory authority. Divine Decree in Salvation History Galatians 3:19 describes the Law as “ordered through angels and entrusted to a mediator,” emphasizing that even the Mosaic covenant was part of an arranged, purposeful plan until Christ came. The verb marks the Law not as a human invention but as a sovereignly arranged interim provision. The Ministry of Jesus 1. Mission of the Twelve: “After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples…” (Matthew 11:1). The Lord’s directives define both content and scope of ministry. John the Baptist’s Ethical Order Tax collectors are told, “Collect no more than you are authorized” (Luke 3:13). The verb ties repentance to concrete, regulated behavior, pushing true faith toward righteous economic practice. Civil and Military Directives The term frequently appears in Roman administrative contexts: These occurrences illustrate God’s providence working through secular decrees to advance gospel progress. Apostolic Governance of the Church Paul’s letters display the verb as the regular vehicle for church order. The consistent pattern shows apostolic directives as non-optional, establishing norms for worship, leadership, and stewardship. Theological Reflections 1. Authority: Whether divine, apostolic, or civil, legitimate authority is to be obeyed unless it conflicts with God’s revealed will. Practical Implications for Today • Churches should value biblically grounded structure in governance, sacraments, and charitable giving. The thread running through all sixteen occurrences is God’s commitment to orderly arrangements that advance His redemptive purposes and foster healthy, obedient communities. Forms and Transliterations διαταγεις διαταγείς διαταγεὶς διαταξαμενος διαταξάμενος διαταξάμενός διατάξεις διαταξομαι διατάξομαι διάταξον διατασσομαι διατάσσομαι διατασσων διατάσσων διαταχθεντα διαταχθέντα διατείνας διατενείς διατεταγμένα διατεταγμένοι διατεταγμενον διατεταγμένον διατεταγμενος διατεταγμένος διατεταγμένους διατεταμένων διατεταχεναι διατεταχέναι διεταξα διέταξα διεταξαμην διεταξάμην διέταξας διετάξατε διεταξατο διετάξατο διέταξε διεταξεν διέταξεν διέτειναν diatachthenta diatachthénta diatageis diatageìs diatassomai diatássomai diatasson diatassōn diatásson diatássōn diataxamenos diataxámenos diataxomai diatáxomai diatetachenai diatetachénai diatetagmenon diatetagménon diatetagmenos diatetagménos dietaxa diétaxa dietaxamen dietaxamēn dietaxámen dietaxámēn dietaxato dietáxato dietaxen diétaxenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 11:1 V-PPA-NMSGRK: ὁ Ἰησοῦς διατάσσων τοῖς δώδεκα NAS: had finished giving instructions to His twelve KJV: had made an end of commanding his INT: Jesus commanding twelve Luke 3:13 V-RPM/P-ANS Luke 8:55 V-AIA-3S Luke 17:9 V-APP-ANP Luke 17:10 V-APP-ANP Acts 7:44 V-AIM-3S Acts 18:2 V-RNA Acts 20:13 V-RPM/P-NMS Acts 23:31 V-RPM/P-ANS Acts 24:23 V-APM-NMS 1 Corinthians 7:17 V-PIM-1S 1 Corinthians 9:14 V-AIA-3S 1 Corinthians 11:34 V-FIM-1S 1 Corinthians 16:1 V-AIA-1S Galatians 3:19 V-APP-NMS Titus 1:5 V-AIM-1S Strong's Greek 1299 |
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