Lexical Summary suntassó: To arrange, to order, to direct, to command Original Word: συντάσσω 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 Originfrom sun and tassó Definition to arrange (together) NASB Translation directed (2), instructed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4929: συντάσσωσυντάσσω: 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; Topical Lexicon Overview of UsageThis 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. 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. Ministry Applications • Leadership: Give instructions rooted in Scripture, trusting that God’s authority makes them effectual. 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 synétaxénLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 21:6 V-AIA-3SGRK: ποιήσαντες καθὼς συνέταξεν αὐτοῖς ὁ NAS: just as Jesus had instructed them, INT: having done as commanded them Matthew 26:19 V-AIA-3S Matthew 27:10 V-AIA-3S |