fixed succession (of rank or character)

, hence, in military sense, of an army, (Thuc., al.). an arranging disposition battle array (Plat., al): . arrangement, order Lk 1:8 : (, in l.); , . due order Col 2:5 I Co 14:40 ICC κατὰ τάξιν (for exx., v. MM, xxiv): , , .† office, order He 5:6 10 6:20 7:11 17 (LXX) (LXX)

regular arrangement, i.e. (in time) fixed succession (of rank or character), official dignity

order