The meaning of “προστάσσω”
Understanding prostássō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bid, command. - to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin
προστάσσω
bid, command. - to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: προστάσσω (prostássō) | |
| 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.” Word: προστάσσω (prostássō) | |
| 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.” Word: προστάσσω (prostássō) | |
| Acts 10:48 | “And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. ” Word: προστάσσω (prostássō) |