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Strong's G1296 διαταγή (diatage)

Diatage means “instrumentality” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1296 — berekyah (“Berachiah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1296
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1296 Quick Answer

Strong's G1296 διαταγή (diatage) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. diatage (dee-at-ag-ay') n. 1. arrangement, i.e. institution [from G1299] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include resisteth, copy, letter, sent, and even. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
diatage (dee-at-ag-ay') n. 1. arrangement, i.e. institution [from G1299]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
resisteth, copy, letter, sent, and even

Meaning and Definition

diatage (dee-at-ag-ay') n. 1. arrangement, i.e. institution [from G1299] KJV: instrumentality Root(s): G1299

Original Word
διαταγή
Transliteration
diatage
Derivation
Root: διατάσσω R1: 1299
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1296. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

ordinance

Usage: δια-ταγή, -ῆς, ἡ (διατάσσω), [in LXX: Est.4:11 (פַּרְשֶׁגֶן)* ;] in late writers (Deiss., LAE, 86 ff.) for cl. διάταξις (WH., however, is found in LXX, Psa.119:91, al.); __(a) disposition (cf. διάταξις for צָבָא; Sm., 4Ki.23:4, Jer.8:2 19:13); εἰς διαταγὰς ἀγγέλων, AV, by the disposition of angels (Alf., in l, Field, Notes, 116; but see infr.): Act.7:53; __(b) ordinance (C. I. 3465): Rom.13:2, Act.7:53, R, txt. (and see mg.; Page and EGT, in l; but also see supr.).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

resisteth copy letter sent even artaxerxes king servants men side river such

How Strong's G1296 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1296 (διαταγή) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

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Strong's G1296 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1296 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 7:53 KJV

Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.

Romans 13:2 KJV

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

Strong's G1296 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ezra 4:11 Septuagint / Brenton

This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1296.

Ezra 4:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.
Acts 7:53 New Testament, KJV
Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.
Romans 13:2 New Testament, KJV
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1296, grouped by book.

Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 4:11
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 7:53
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 13:2

Strong's G1296 FAQ

What does diatage (διαταγή) mean?

Diatage (Strong's G1296) is a Greek word most simply glossed "instrumentality". diatage (dee-at-ag-ay') n. 1. arrangement, i.e. institution [from G1299]

How many times is diatage (διαταγή) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1296 across 3 books.

Where can I study diatage (διαταγή) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1296 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate diatage (διαταγή)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as resisteth, copy, letter, sent, even, and artaxerxes. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1296 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1296, with linked reader references where each row is available.