προστάσσωprostássō

to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin

Greek (New Testament) · G4367

Meanings

1. with accusative of person, to place at, to attach to.

2. to give a command, enjoin, appoint: Luke 5:14; with dative of person, Matthew 1:24; with accusative of thing, Matthew 8:4, Mark 1:44; with accusative et infinitive, Acts 10:48; passive, Acts 10:33, Acts 17:26.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 7 times in the Bible.

  • Matthew 1:24 When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.
  • Matthew 8:4 Then Jesus said to him, “Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed.”
  • Mark 1:44 “Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed.”
  • Luke 5:14 Then Jesus instructed him not to tell anyone what had happened. He said, “Go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed.”
  • Acts 10:33 So I sent for you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here, waiting before God to hear the message the Lord has given you.”
  • Acts 10:48 So he gave orders for them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterward Cornelius asked him to stay with them for several days.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.