The concept of "arrange" in the Bible often pertains to the ordering, organizing, or setting in place of various elements, whether they be physical objects, events, or spiritual matters. The act of arranging is seen as a reflection of God's order and purpose in creation and in the lives of His people.

Creation and Divine Order

In the account of creation, God demonstrates the ultimate act of arranging. Genesis 1 describes how God ordered the universe, setting the heavens, the earth, and all living creatures in their proper places. This divine arrangement reflects God's sovereignty and wisdom. "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1), and He meticulously arranged each element of creation over six days, culminating in the creation of humanity.

Worship and the Tabernacle

The arrangement of the Tabernacle and its furnishings is another significant example. God provided Moses with detailed instructions on how to arrange the Tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of order in worship. Exodus 40:4 states, "Bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps." This careful arrangement was not only for aesthetic purposes but also to facilitate proper worship and to symbolize God's holiness and presence among His people.

The Levitical Priesthood

The Levitical priesthood was also subject to specific arrangements. The duties, garments, and rituals of the priests were meticulously ordered by God. Leviticus 1:7-8 describes the arrangement of the offerings: "The sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire on the altar and arrange wood on the fire. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall arrange the pieces, including the head and fat, on the wood that is burning on the altar." This arrangement was essential for maintaining the sanctity and effectiveness of the sacrificial system.

Order in the Church

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of order within the church. In 1 Corinthians 14:40 , Paul instructs, "But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner." This directive underscores the need for arrangements that promote edification, peace, and unity within the body of Christ. The arrangement of spiritual gifts, leadership roles, and worship practices are all to be conducted in a way that reflects God's order and purpose.

Providence and Life Events

The concept of divine arrangement extends to God's providence in the lives of individuals. Proverbs 16:9 states, "A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." This verse highlights the belief that while humans may make plans, it is ultimately God who arranges the circumstances and outcomes according to His will. The account of Joseph in Genesis is a profound example of this, where God arranged the events of Joseph's life for the preservation of His people (Genesis 50:20).

Conclusion

The biblical theme of arrangement underscores the importance of order, purpose, and divine sovereignty. Whether in creation, worship, church life, or personal circumstances, the act of arranging reflects God's character and His desire for harmony and purpose in all things.1. (v. t.) To put in proper order; to dispose (persons, or parts) in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose; as, troops arranged for battle.

2. (v. t.) To adjust or settle; to prepare; to determine; as, to arrange the preliminaries of an undertaking.

5021. tasso -- to draw up in order, arrange
... to draw up in order, arrange. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: tasso Phonetic
Spelling: (tas'-so) Short Definition: I assign, arrange Definition: (a) I ...
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392. anatassomai -- to arrange in order
... to arrange in order. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anatassomai Phonetic
Spelling: (an-at-as'-som-ahee) Short Definition: I arrange, draw up, compose ...
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4929. suntasso -- to arrange (together)
... to arrange (together). Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: suntasso Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-tas-so) Short Definition: I arrange with, direct, appoint ...
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1299. diatasso -- to arrange thoroughly, ie to charge, appoint
... to arrange thoroughly, ie to charge, appoint. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
diatasso Phonetic Spelling: (dee-at-as'-so) Short Definition: I give orders ...
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4724. stello -- to arrange, prepare, gather up, hence to restrain
... to arrange, prepare, gather up, hence to restrain. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
stello Phonetic Spelling: (stel'-lo) Short Definition: I arrange, take ...
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2004. epitasso -- to arrange upon, ie to command
... to arrange upon, ie to command. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epitasso Phonetic
Spelling: (ep-ee-tas'-so) Short Definition: I give order, command ...
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2885. kosmeo -- to order, arrange
... to order, arrange. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kosmeo Phonetic Spelling:
(kos-meh'-o) Short Definition: I put into order, adorn Definition: I put into ...
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1303. diatithemi -- to place separately, ie dispose of by a will
... 1303 (from 1223 , "through, thoroughly," which intensifies 5087 , "to place, arrange")
-- properly, (carefully) arrange which effectively accomplishes the ...
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4367. prostasso -- to place at, give a command
... 4367 (from 4314 , "move towards, ," which intensifies 5021 , "to place, arrange") --
properly, allot, emphasizing the of the one assigning (commanding). ...
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1930. epidiorthoo -- to correct in addition
... set in order. From epi and a derivative of orthos; to straighten further, ie
(figuratively) arrange additionally -- set in order. see GREEK epi. ...
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6186a. arak -- to arrange or set in order
... 6186, 6186a. arak. 6186b . to arrange or set in order. Transliteration:
arak Short Definition: arrayed. Word Origin a prim. root ...
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6186. arak -- to arrange or set in order
... 6185, 6186. arak. 6186a . to arrange or set in order. Transliteration:
arak Phonetic Spelling: (aw-rak') Short Definition: array. ...
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5737. adar -- to help
... A primitive root; to arrange, as a battle, a vineyard (to hoe); hence, to muster
and so to miss (or find wanting) -- dig, fail, keep (rank), lack. ...
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5468. seder -- arrangement, order
... Word Usage order (1). order. From an unused root meaning to arrange; order --
order. 5467, 5468. seder. 5469 . Strong's Numbers.
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1696. dabar -- to speak
... A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words),
to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue -- answer, appoint, bid ...
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8505. takan -- to regulate, measure, estimate
... A primitive root; to balance, ie Measure out (by weight or dimension); figuratively,
arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling (ment. ...
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General Survey of the Ministry 106 the Attempt to Arrange an ...
... The attempt to arrange an orderly account of the way in which Jesus set about the
work to which he was called at his baptism is met at the outset by a problem. ...
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Letter iii. --The First Work of God in the Soul.
... 2nd. It will never be a fit dwelling for our sovereign Lord if He Himself does not
give and arrange the valuable furniture suitable for such a guest. 3rd. ...
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The Secondary Division or Teen Age Boys' Crusade
... Banquet."To arrange all the details of the banquet, the place where it will be held,
securing dishes and silverware, arrangement of tables, decorations, etc. ...
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The Goodness of God Prevents Corruption from Bringing Anything to ...
... of that saying which you are always inveighing against so strongly, "I make good
things, and create evil things." [164] To create is to form and arrange. ...
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Epistle Lx. To Italica, Patrician .
... renounce what pertains to concord, we have given directions to our son, Cyprianus
the deacon, who is going to Sicily, that, if you arrange about these matters ...
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Epistle Xciv. To Romanus the Guardian (Defensorem).
... Let, then, thy Experience receive them, and arrange for their reaching their said
bishop as soon as possible; lest, as they allege may be the case, others of ...
/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xciv to romanus the.htm

But Let us Observe How this Jew of Celsus Asserts That...
... disappeared from the cross." Now this seems to me to be like the argument of those
who oppose the doctrine of providence, and who arrange things differently ...
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The Glorious Habitation
... They had scarcely time to arrange their little property in their tents and make
all things comfortable for themselves, before they heard the sound of "Away! ...
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Elucidations.
... Word and Son, were co-eternal with God; but that the titles of Word and Son were
not strictly applicable until the former had been emitted to arrange, and the ...
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Letter xi. Mental Cultivation. Reading.
... When you have selected your subject, carefully separate the different parts or
propositions it contains, and arrange them under different heads. ...
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Arrange (19 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To adjust or settle; to prepare; to determine; as, to arrange the preliminaries
of an undertaking. Multi-Version Concordance Arrange (19 Occurrences). ...
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Ordain (13 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To set in order; to arrange according to
rule; to regulate; to set; to establish. 2. (vt) To regulate ...
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Order (809 Occurrences)
... equation. 18. (n.) To put in order; to reduce to a methodical arrangement;
to arrange in a series, or with reference to an end. Hence ...
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Dress (38 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust
to a straight line and at proper distance; to align; as, to dress the ranks. ...
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Ordination (12 Occurrences)
... ORDAIN; ORDINATION. or-dan', or-di-na-shun (Latin ordinare, "to set in order" "to
arrange"; in post-Augustan Latin "to appoint to office"; from ordo, gen. ...
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Lay (524 Occurrences)
... 13. (vt) To place in position; to establish firmly; to arrange with regularity ... 28.
(vt) To place and arrange (pages) for a form upon the imposing stone. 29. ...
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Frame (33 Occurrences)
... 5. (vt) To support. 6. (vt) To provide with a frame, as a picture. 7. (vi) To shape;
to arrange, as the organs of speech. 8. (vi) To proceed; to go. ...
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Bee (1 Occurrence)
... also Arabic debbur, "a wasp," said to be a corruption of zunbur, "a wasp"; all are
apparently from the Hebrew dabhar, "to speak," "arrange," "lead," "follow ...
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Classify (1 Occurrence)
... (vt) To distribute into classes; to arrange according to a system; to arrange in
sets according to some method founded on common properties or characters. ...
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Couch (55 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To arrange or dispose as in a bed; -- sometimes followed by the
reflexive pronoun. ... 6. (vt) To arrange; to place; to inlay. ...
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