Lexical Summary paraggelló: To command, to charge, to instruct Original Word: παραγγέλλω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to command, chargeFrom para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin -- (give in) charge, (give) command(-ment), declare. see GREEK para see GREEK aggelos HELPS Word-studies 3853 paraggéllō (from 3844 /pará, "from close-beside" and aggéllō, "inform") – properly, to charge, give a command that is fully authorized because it has gone through all the proper (necessary) channels. God commands (3853 /paraggéllō) believers to act as He authorizes them through the revelation of faith (His inworked persuasions). Accordingly, 3853 (paraggéllō) and faith (4102 /pístis) are closely connected in the NT – see 1 Tim 1:2-4,4:11,12, 5:7,8. [3853 (paraggéllō) "originally meant to pass on or transmit; hence, used as a military term, of passing a watchword or command; and so generally to command" (WS, 222).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and aggelló Definition to transmit a message, to order NASB Translation charge (1), command (4), commanded (4), commanding (1), direct (1), directed (2), gave (1), give...order (1), give instructions (1), giving...instruction (1), instruct (2), instructed (3), instructing (3), ordered (3), Prescribe (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3853: παραγγέλλωπαραγγέλλω; imperfect παρηγγελλον; 1 aorist παρηγγειλα; (παρά and ἀγγέλλω); from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; 1. properly, to transmit a message along from one to another ((cf. παρά, IV. 1)), to declare, announce. 2. to command, order, charge: with the dative of the pers, 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (cf. Mark 16 WH (rejected) 'Shorter Conclusion'); followed by λέγων and direct discourse Matthew 10:5; followed by an infinitive aorist, Matthew 15:35 L T Tr WH; Mark 8:6; Luke 8:29; Acts 10:42; Acts 16:18; with μή inserted, Luke 5:14; Luke 8:56; Acts 23:22; 1 Corinthians 7:10 (here Lachmann infinitive present); followed by an infinitive present, Acts 16:23; Acts 17:30 (here T Tr marginal reading WH have ἀπαγγέλλει); 2 Thessalonians 3:6; with μή inserted, Luke 9:21 (G L T Tr WH); Acts 1:4; Acts 4:18; Acts 5:28 (παραγγελία παραγγέλλειν, to charge strictly, Winers Grammar, § 54, 3; Buttmann, 184 (159f)), 40; 1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17; τίνι τί, 2 Thessalonians 3:4 (but T Tr WH omit; L brackets the dative); τοῦτο followed by ὅτι, 2 Thessalonians 3:10; τίνι followed by an accusative and infinitive (Acts 23:30 L T Tr marginal reading); 2 Thessalonians 3:6; 1 Timothy 6:13 (here Tdf. omits the dative); followed by an infinitive alone, Acts 15:5; by ἵνα (see ἵνα, II. 2 b.), Mark 6:8; 2 Thessalonians 3:12; with an accusative of the thing alone, 1 Corinthians 11:17; 1 Timothy 4:11; 1 Timothy 5:7. (Synonym: see κελεύω, at the end.) Strong’s 3853 highlights an authoritative charge that obligates obedience. The verb is never casual; it conveys a binding directive delivered with full right to expect compliance. Because that right resides in God, Christ, or His appointed messengers, every occurrence underscores the harmony between divine initiative and human response. Canonical Distribution (32 Occurrences) • Gospels – 11 This span reveals a seamless line of authority: from Christ, to the apostles, to local church leadership, and finally to every believer. Jesus’ Authoritative Charges 1. Provision for Mission (Mark 6:8) – “He instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff…” The command stresses dependence on God while serving. From Resurrection to Commission After rising, Jesus’ charge enlarges the horizon: “He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father” (Acts 1:4). This sets Pentecost in motion, showing the link between obedience to His command and empowerment by the Spirit. Peter later recalls the same verb when summarizing apostolic duty: “He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify…” (Acts 10:42). Commands that Shape the Early Church (Acts) • Ethical Boundaries (Acts 15:5, 17:30) – apostolic decrees steer Gentile converts away from idolatry and immorality. Pauline and Pastoral Directives Paul employs the verb to reinforce church order: Doctrinal and Practical Implications 1. Authority of Christ: Every use presumes His sovereign right to direct human conduct. Historical Perspective Classical Greek employed the verb for military or legal directives. The New Testament redeems that background, attaching ultimate authority to the Lord rather than to civic magistrates. When the Sanhedrin “charged” the apostles not to preach (Acts 4:18; 5:28,40), the clash of mandates reveals the believer’s higher allegiance. Contemporary Ministry Significance Pastors and teachers remain custodians of these authoritative charges. Faithful exposition, church discipline, missionary commissioning, and everyday discipleship all trace their legitimacy to the same verb. By receiving and relaying Christ’s commands, the church guards truth and advances the gospel “with signs that accompanied the message” (Mark 16:20). Englishman's Concordance Matthew 10:5 V-APA-NMSGRK: ὁ Ἰησοῦς παραγγείλας αὐτοῖς λέγων NAS: sent out after instructing them: Do not go KJV: sent forth, and commanded them, INT: Jesus having instructed them saying Matthew 15:35 V-APA-NMS Mark 6:8 V-AIA-3S Mark 8:6 V-PIA-3S Mark 16:20 V-RPM/P-ANP Luke 5:14 V-AIA-3S Luke 8:29 V-IIA-3S Luke 8:56 V-AIA-3S Luke 9:21 V-AIA-3S Acts 1:4 V-AIA-3S Acts 4:18 V-AIA-3P Acts 5:28 V-AIA-1P Acts 5:40 V-AIA-3P Acts 10:42 V-AIA-3S Acts 15:5 V-PNA Acts 16:18 V-PIA-1S Acts 16:23 V-APA-NMP Acts 17:30 V-PIA-3S Acts 23:22 V-APA-NMS Acts 23:30 V-APA-NMS 1 Corinthians 7:10 V-PIA-1S 1 Corinthians 11:17 V-PPA-NMS 1 Thessalonians 4:11 V-AIA-1P 2 Thessalonians 3:4 V-PIA-1P 2 Thessalonians 3:6 V-PIA-1P Strong's Greek 3853 |
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