ἔταξαν
tássō
they determined
To arrange, put in order, or assign a place or role; to set something or someone in a particular position, office, or state. The verb can express literal or figurative arrangement—whether of objects, people, ranks, or duties. By extension, it can mean to appoint to a task, to determine, or to ordain for a function or fate.
Acts 15:2 · Word #15
Lexicon G5021
| Lemma | τάσσω |
| Transliteration | tássō |
| Strong's | G5021 |
| Definition | To arrange, put in order, or assign a place or role; to set something or someone in a particular position, office, or state. The verb can express literal or figurative arrangement—whether of objects, people, ranks, or duties. By extension, it can mean to appoint to a task, to determine, or to ordain for a function or fate. |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they determined |
| Literal | they-appointed |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τάσσω |
| Strong's | G5021 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5021-01
they assigned
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed past), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active indicative, third person plural, denotes a simple completed action performed by them. "They assigned" preserves the root sense of arranging or placing into a designated role or position without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they assigned
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "they determined". |