Strong's Lexicon suntassó: To arrange, to order, to direct, to command Original Word: συντάσσω Word Origin: From σύν (sun, meaning "together with") and τάσσω (tassó, meaning "to arrange" or "to order") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often involves terms like צָוָה (tsavah), which means "to command" or "to order," reflecting a similar sense of authoritative instruction. Usage: The verb "suntassó" is used in the New Testament to convey the act of arranging or ordering something in a structured manner. It often implies a directive or command given with authority. The term can be used in both a literal sense, such as organizing a group or task, and a figurative sense, such as giving instructions or commands. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of order and arrangement was highly valued, especially in military and governmental contexts. The verb "suntassó" would have been understood as a term denoting authority and structure, reflecting the hierarchical nature of society at the time. In the context of the New Testament, it often relates to the authoritative instructions given by Jesus or the apostles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and tassó Definition to arrange (together) NASB Translation directed (2), instructed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4929: συντάσσωσυντάσσω: 1 aorist συνέταξα; from Herodotus down; a. to put in order with or together, to arrange; b. to (put together), constitute, i. e. to prescribe, appoint (Aeschines, Demosthenes; physicians are said συντάσσειν φάρμακον, Aelian v. h. 9, 13; (Plutarch, an sen. sit gerend. resp. 4, 8)): τίνι, Matthew 21:6 L Tr WH; From sun and tasso; to arrange jointly, i.e. (figuratively) to direct -- appoint. see GREEK sun see GREEK tasso Englishman's Concordance Matthew 21:6 V-AIA-3SGRK: ποιήσαντες καθὼς συνέταξεν αὐτοῖς ὁ NAS: just as Jesus had instructed them, INT: having done as commanded them Matthew 26:19 V-AIA-3S Matthew 27:10 V-AIA-3S |