The meaning of “διατάσσω”
Understanding diatássō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
appoint, command, give, (set in) order, ordain. - to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute, prescribe, etc.
διατάσσω
appoint, command, give, (set in) order, ordain. - to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute, prescribe, etc.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:1 | “And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.” Word: διατάσσω (diatássō) | |
| Luke 17:9 | “Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.” Word: διατάσσω (diatássō) | |
| Acts 20:13 | “And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.” Word: διατάσσω (diatássō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:34 | “And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. ” Word: διατάσσω (diatássō) | |
| Galatians 3:19 | “Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.” Word: διατάσσω (diatássō) |