4929. suntassó
Lexical Summary
suntassó: To arrange, to order, to direct, to command

Original Word: συντάσσω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: suntassó
Pronunciation: soon-TAS-so
Phonetic Spelling: (soon-tas-so)
KJV: appoint
NASB: directed, instructed
Word Origin: [from G4862 (σύν - along) and G5021 (τάσσω - appointed)]

1. to arrange jointly
2. (figuratively) to direct

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
appoint.

From sun and tasso; to arrange jointly, i.e. (figuratively) to direct -- appoint.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK tasso

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sun and tassó
Definition
to arrange (together)
NASB Translation
directed (2), instructed (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4929: συντάσσω

συντάσσω: 1 aorist συνέταξα; from Herodotus down;

a. to put in order with or together, to arrange;

b. to (put together), constitute, i. e. to prescribe, appoint (Aeschines, Demosthenes; physicians are said συντάσσειν φάρμακον, Aelian v. h. 9, 13; (Plutarch, an sen. sit gerend. resp. 4, 8)): τίνι, Matthew 21:6 L Tr WH; ; the Sept. often for צִוָּה.

Topical Lexicon
Overview of Usage

This verb surfaces at three turning points in Matthew where God’s purposes advance because someone obeys a clear directive. Each scene demonstrates that divine instruction, prophetic fulfillment, and human submission are inseparably linked.

Occurrences in Matthew

Matthew 21:6 — “So the disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them”. Their simple compliance with the command to procure the colt enables the public revelation of the King in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9.

Matthew 26:19 — “So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.” Their obedience aligns the Passover’s timing with God’s redemptive timetable, positioning Christ as the true Paschal Lamb.

Matthew 27:10 — The purchase of the potter’s field occurs “as the Lord had commanded me,” revealing that even actions of human betrayal move under God’s sovereign directive, echoing Jeremiah’s prophecy.

Connection to Old Testament Prophecy

Zechariah 9:9: A colt is secured exactly as foretold.
Exodus 12: The Passover preparation anticipates the Lamb of God.
Jeremiah 19; 32: The potter’s field transaction underscores that messianic suffering was prewritten.

These links affirm the unity of Scripture and the meticulous orchestration of salvation history.

Implications for Discipleship

1. Immediate obedience is the hallmark of true discipleship.
2. Faithful action often precedes full understanding; revelation follows response.
3. Obedience integrates believers into God’s prophetic storyline, turning ordinary tasks into instruments of eternal purpose.

Ministry Applications

• Leadership: Give instructions rooted in Scripture, trusting that God’s authority makes them effectual.
• Congregational life: Routine service, performed in obedience to Christ, becomes participation in His mission.
• Mission strategy: Confidence in Christ’s commands fuels courageous evangelism, assured that His word accomplishes what it intends.

Reflection for the Church Today

The three Matthean snapshots invite every generation to embrace a lifestyle of prompt, trusting obedience. When Christ speaks through His Word, doing “just as He has directed” is never insignificant; it is the divinely chosen means by which prophecy unfolds, redemption advances, and the glory of God is displayed.

Forms and Transliterations
συνετάγη συνέταξα συνέταξά συνέταξε συνέταξέ συνεταξεν συνέταξεν συνέταξέν συντάξει συντάξεις σύνταξον συντάξω συντάσσει συντάσσω συντάσσων συντέτακται συντέτακταί συντέταχα sunetaxen synetaxen synétaxen synétaxén
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 21:6 V-AIA-3S
GRK: ποιήσαντες καθὼς συνέταξεν αὐτοῖς ὁ
NAS: just as Jesus had instructed them,
INT: having done as commanded them

Matthew 26:19 V-AIA-3S
GRK: μαθηταὶ ὡς συνέταξεν αὐτοῖς ὁ
NAS: as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared
KJV: as Jesus had appointed them; and
INT: disciples as directed them

Matthew 27:10 V-AIA-3S
GRK: κεραμέως καθὰ συνέταξέν μοι Κύριος
NAS: FIELD, AS THE LORD DIRECTED ME.
KJV: as the Lord appointed me.
INT: potter as directed me [the] Lord

Strong's Greek 4929
3 Occurrences


συνέταξεν — 3 Occ.

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