Strong's Lexicon protassó: To appoint beforehand, to command, to prescribe Original Word: προτάσσω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "προ-" (pro-, meaning "before" or "in front of") and "τάσσω" (tassó, meaning "to arrange" or "to appoint"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "protassó," the concept of divine appointment and preordination can be seen in Hebrew terms like "צָוָה" (tsavah, Strong's H6680), meaning "to command" or "to appoint." Usage: The verb "protassó" is used to convey the idea of appointing or arranging something in advance. It implies a sense of authority and order, often used in contexts where a command or directive is given with foresight and purpose. In the New Testament, it reflects the divine ordering or preordaining of events or roles. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of preordaining or appointing was common in both civic and military contexts. Leaders and officials were often appointed to their roles with specific duties and responsibilities. In a biblical context, this term underscores the sovereignty and foreknowledge of God, who appoints and arranges according to His divine will and purpose. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for prostassó, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4384: προτάσσωπροτάσσω: perfect passive participle προτεταγμενος; 1. to place before. 2. to appoint before, define beforehand: χρόνον, Sophocles Trach. 164; καιρούς, passive, Acts 17:26 Rec. (see προστάσσω, 2); νόμους, passive, 2 Macc. 8:36. From pro and tasso; to pre-arrange, i.e. Prescribe -- before appoint. see GREEK pro see GREEK tasso Englishman's Concordance προσφωνοῦντα — 1 Occ.προσφωνοῦσιν — 1 Occ. πρόσχυσιν — 1 Occ. προσψαύετε — 1 Occ. προσωπολημπτεῖτε — 1 Occ. προσωπολήμπτης — 1 Occ. προσωπολημψία — 3 Occ. προσωπολημψίαις — 1 Occ. πρόσωπα — 7 Occ. προσώπῳ — 7 Occ. πρόσωπόν — 44 Occ. προσώπου — 18 Occ. προέτειναν — 1 Occ. προτέραν — 1 Occ. πρότερον — 10 Occ. προεθέμην — 1 Occ. προέθετο — 2 Occ. προτρεψάμενοι — 1 Occ. προδραμὼν — 1 Occ. προέδραμεν — 1 Occ. |
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