Lexical Summary taktos: Appointed, arranged, set Original Word: τακτός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fixed, appointedFrom tasso; arranged, i.e. Appointed or stated -- set. see GREEK tasso NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tassó Definition ordered, stated NASB Translation appointed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5002: τακτόςτακτός, τακτῇ, τακτόν (τάσσω), from Thucydides (4, 65) down, ordered, arranged, fixed, stated: τακτῇ ἡμέρα (Polybius 3, 34, 9; Dionysius Halicarnassus 2, 74), Acts 12:21 (A. V. set). Topical Lexicon Concept OverviewStrong’s Greek 5002 refers to an event or occasion that has been deliberately arranged or fixed beforehand. It conveys the idea of a date set on a calendar, a meeting established by authority, or a moment marked out in advance for the unfolding of a particular purpose. Occurrence in the New Testament The term appears once, in Acts 12:21: “On an appointed day, Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and addressed the people.” (Acts 12:21) Historical Setting of Acts 12:21 1. The speaker: Herod Agrippa I, grandson of Herod the Great, ruled Judea from A.D. 37–44. Theological Significance • Divine sovereignty over human planning Scripture repeatedly contrasts humanly “appointed” events with God’s ultimate control (Proverbs 16:9; Isaiah 46:10). The term highlights how even meticulously planned occasions remain subject to the Lord’s overruling purpose (Psalm 33:10–11). • Warning against self-glorification The narrative reinforces the biblical principle that glory belongs to God alone (Isaiah 42:8). When an “appointed day” becomes a stage for pride, judgment can follow swiftly (Daniel 4:30–33; Luke 14:11). • Vindication of the gospel mission The immediate context in Acts records Peter’s miraculous release (Acts 12:6–17) and Luke’s summary, “But the word of God continued to spread and multiply.” (Acts 12:24) The setback to apostolic work (James’s martyrdom, Peter’s arrest) is reversed on the very day Herod sought acclaim, underscoring that no human agenda can hinder the advance of the gospel. Intertextual Resonance • Old Testament “appointed times” Feasts (Leviticus 23), prophetic seasons (Habakkuk 2:3), and messianic promises (Genesis 18:14) testify that God sovereignly fixes redemptive milestones. Acts 12:21 flips the pattern: a king selects the day, but God determines its outcome. • Christ’s passion schedule Jesus consistently spoke of “My time” or “My hour” (John 7:30; 13:1), affirming foreordained moments that culminated in the cross and resurrection (Galatians 4:4). By contrast, Herod’s “hour” ends in judgment, exposing the futility of human glory apart from Christ. Pastoral and Ministry Reflections 1. Scheduling ministry events under prayerful dependence reminds leaders that programs serve, rather than drive, God’s mission (James 4:13–15). Related Greek and Hebrew Concepts • Greek τασσώ (tassō, “to arrange, appoint”) – verbal root illustrating God’s or authorities’ right to set orders (Romans 13:1). Cross-References for Study Proverbs 19:21; Isaiah 14:24–27; Daniel 2:21; Luke 22:22; Acts 17:26; Ephesians 1:11. Questions for Further Reflection 1. How does recognizing God’s sovereignty over planned events shape church calendars and personal goal-setting? Summary The lone New Testament appearance of Strong’s Greek 5002 provides a vivid picture: a day carefully fixed by a ruler becomes the very stage on which God asserts His supremacy, advances His word, and judges pride. Every scheduled occasion, from local church gatherings to global events, rests under the same sovereign gaze, calling believers to humility, vigilance, and confidence in the unthwartable plan of God. Forms and Transliterations τακτη τακτή τακτῇ τακτόν takte taktē taktêi taktē̂iLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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