Greek · G5010 · unreviewed

τάξις

Order

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τάξις G5010
Pronunciation táxis

What does τάξις (táxis) mean in the Bible?

τάξις (táxis) is a Greek word meaning "order". τάξις, -εως, ἡ (τάσσω), [in LXX: Job.

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Meaning

order
Extended definition

Order as divinely-established rank or office, not mere arrangement; especially ecclesiastical priesthood.

(τάσσω), [in LXX: Job.38:12 (מָקוֹם), Psa.110:4 (דִּבְרָה), 2Ma.9:18, al. ;]

1an arranging, hence, in military sense, disposition of an army, battle array (Thuc., al.).
2arrangement, order (Plat., al): Luk.1:8.
3due order: Col.2:5 (ICC, in l); κατὰ τάξιν, 1Co.14:40.
4office, order (for exx., see MM, xxiv): Heb.5:6 (LXX), Heb.5:6 6:20 7:11, 17" (LXX) .
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Singular · Feminine Luke 1:8
Accusative · Singular · Feminine 1 Cor 14:40 · Col 2:5 · Heb 5:6 · Heb 5:10 · Heb 6:20 · Heb 7:11 · Heb 7:17
Biblical Occurrences
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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