Prostássō — G4367

Definition

verb

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

1. to assign or ascribe to, join to
2. to enjoin, order, prescribe, command

Usually translated as

bid, command

Origin

from G4314 and G5021

• prós (G4314)
• tássō (G5021)

Occurrences

Prostássō occurs 7 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (3), Mark (1), Luke (1), Acts (2)

• Matthew 1:24 — Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden (προσέταξεν) him, and took unto him his wife:
• 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 (προσέταξεν), for a testimony unto them.
• Matthew 21:6 — And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded (προσέταξεν) 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 (προσέταξεν), 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 (προσέταξεν), for a testimony unto them.
• Acts 10:33 — Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded (προστεταγμένα) thee of God.
• Acts 10:48 — And he commanded (προσέταξεν) them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.