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τάγμα
tagma
G5001
G:N-N Greek

order

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tagma denotes an ordered sequence in which Christ is first and those belonging to him follow at his coming.

The attested use marks an ordered sequence: in 1 Corinthians 15:23, Christ is named first and those belonging to Christ are placed afterward at his coming.

Senses in use

  1. an ordered sequence of events · dominant

    The dative singular neuter form τάγματι occurs in the clause assigning each one a place in sequence. In 1 Corinthians 15:23 the APB renders the clause, "But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then those who belong to Christ at his coming," showing Christ first and those belonging to him afterward.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Corinthians 15:23, the APB presents the sequence with "each in his own order" and then names Christ first and those belonging to Christ afterward. The verse is read as a whole.

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