G3549: νομοθετέω
nomothetéō · “to give laws”
Definition
to legislate, i.e. (passively) to have (the Mosaic) enactments injoined, be sanctioned (by them)
KJV translates it as: establish, receive the law
Word origin: from G3550 (νομοθέτης);
Extended definition
νομοθετέω, -ῶ
[in LXX for יָרָה hi. ;]
1. intrans., to make laws; pass., to be furnished with laws: Heb.7:11.
2. Trans., to ordain by law, enact: pass., Heb.8:6.†
(AS)
[in LXX for יָרָה hi. ;]
1. intrans., to make laws; pass., to be furnished with laws: Heb.7:11.
2. Trans., to ordain by law, enact: pass., Heb.8:6.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3549 is translated
- has received the law — ×1
- has been enacted. ×1
Bible verses with G3549 (nomothetéō)
Nomothetéō appears in 2 verses.
- Hebrews 7:11
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
- Hebrews 8:6
But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.