Lexicon prostassó: To command, to order, to direct Original Word: προστάσσω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance command, bidFrom pros and tasso; to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin -- bid, command. see GREEK pros see GREEK tasso 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 Originfrom 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: προστάσσωπροστάσσω: 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.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6680 צָוָה (tsavah): To command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order. 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. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:24 V-AIA-3SGRK: 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 Mark 1:44 V-AIA-3S Luke 5:14 V-AIA-3S Acts 10:33 V-RPM/P-ANP Acts 10:48 V-AIA-3S Acts 17:26 V-RPM/P-AMP Strong's Greek 4367 |