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ἀνατάσσομαι

anatássomai

G392 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To arrange, to set in order, specifically in the sense of setting something up or putting it in a prescribed order. In context, ἀνατάσσομαι is primarily used of compiling or organizing written materials, especially genealogies or records.

Semantic Range

to arrange in order, to set in order, to compile (especially of documents or records), to organize systematically

Root / Etymology

Compound of ἀνά (up, again) and the middle voice of τάσσω (to set, arrange, appoint).

Historical & Contextual Notes

ἀνατάσσομαι appears in Koine Greek primarily in literary contexts where organization or systematic arrangement, often of words or data, is emphasized. Notably, in Luke 1:1, it refers to the orderly compilation of written accounts about events 'fulfilled among us.' The verb carries implications of both the act of setting in order and of methodical composition or design, distinguishing it from the more general 'to arrange' (τάσσω). While its classical usage is rare, Hellenistic and later Greek show this verb in contexts involving lists, genealogies, or structured narratives. English translations typically render it as 'compile,' 'draw up a narrative,' or 'set in order,' but do not always convey the methodical, deliberate aspect of the term's Koine usage.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἀνά and the middle voice of τάσσω; to arrange:--set in order.

Root Family

ἀνατάσσομαι (anatassomai) — to arrange, to set in order, to compile, to organize systematically

Root τασσ- to arrange, to set, to put in order

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G392-01 ἀνατάξασθαι anataxasthai V AOR MID INF to draw up to arrange for oneself to arrange 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G392-01 Luke 1:1 ἀνατάξασθαι anataxasthai V AOR MID INF to draw up to arrange for oneself to arrange
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