Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to predetermine
Usage: προ-τάσσω [in LXX: 2Ma.8:36 R (Α, προστ-) * ;] __1. to place in front. __2. to arrange beforehand: Act.17:26, Rec. (for προστ., Edd.).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4384
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
3
Strong's G4384 Quick Answer
Strong's G4384 προτάσσω (protasso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. protasso (prot-as'-so) v. 1. to pre-arrange, i.e. prescribe [from G4253 and G5021] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include before. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- protasso (prot-as'-so) v. 1. to pre-arrange, i.e. prescribe [from G4253 and G5021]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- before
Meaning and Definition
protasso (prot-as'-so) v. 1. to pre-arrange, i.e. prescribe [from G4253 and G5021] KJV: before appoint Root(s): G4253, G5021
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4384. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4384 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render protasso, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
before
Acts 17:26
How Strong's G4384 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G4384 (προτάσσω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 8:36 — προτεταγμένοις
- 3 Maccabees 3:1 — προστάξαι
Strong's G4384 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 G4384 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
Strong's G4384 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Thus he, that took upon him to make good to the Romans their tribute by means of the captives in Jerusalem, told abroad, that the Jews had God to fight for them, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws that he gave them.
On discovering this, so incensed was the wicked king, that he no longer confined his rage to the Jews in Alexandria. Laying his hand more heavily upon those who lived in the country, he gave orders that they should be quickly collected into one place, and most cruelly deprived of their lives.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4384.
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
Thus he, that took upon him to make good to the Romans their tribute by means of the captives in Jerusalem, told abroad, that the Jews had God to fight for them, and therefore they could not be hurt, because they followed the laws that he gave them.
On discovering this, so incensed was the wicked king, that he no longer confined his rage to the Jews in Alexandria. Laying his hand more heavily upon those who lived in the country, he gave orders that they should be quickly collected into one place, and most cruelly deprived of their lives.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4384, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4384 FAQ
What does protasso (προτάσσω) mean?
Protasso (Strong's G4384) is a Greek word most simply glossed "before appoint". protasso (prot-as'-so) v. 1. to pre-arrange, i.e. prescribe [from G4253 and G5021]
How many times is protasso (προτάσσω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G4384 across 3 books.
Where can I study protasso (προτάσσω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4384 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate protasso (προτάσσω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as before. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4384 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4384, with linked reader references where each row is available.