diatasso is used for laying down instructions, orders, or arrangements that govern what someone is to do.

The verb is used for issuing or establishing instructions that specify conduct, tasks, limits, or arrangements: the Lord directs provision for gospel proclaimers, an official gives custody instructions, and people act according to what has been prescribed.

1. Issuing instructions or prescribed orders · dominant

   In 1 Corinthians 9:14, the aorist active form occurs in the clause that the Lord directed gospel proclaimers to live from the gospel; the APB renders this as “the Lord directed.” In Acts 24:23, the aorist middle participle introduces instructions to the centurion about keeping the prisoner, allowing rest, and permitting service. Perfect passive participles describe matters already prescribed: Luke 3:13 sets a limit on collection, while Acts 23:31 has soldiers act according to their orders.

   1 Corinthians 9:14Acts 24:23Luke 3:13Acts 23:31Luke 17:9Titus 1:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously presents the verb with “directed,” “ordered,” “commanded,” “gave orders,” and “authorized.” These expressions show the verse-level presentation rather than fixed English equivalents.