The meaning of “προστάσσω”

Understanding prostássō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

προστάσσω

Phoneticpros-tas'-so

Transliterationprostássō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bid, command. - to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin

Scripture References

7 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 8:4	“And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”
Mark 1:44	“And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”
Luke 5:14	“And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.”
Acts 10:48	“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. ”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew3

Mark1

Luke1

Acts2

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