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δόγμα G1378

G1378 is the Greek word δόγμα, transliterated dógma. The King James Version most often renders it decrees.

Word: δόγμαTransliteration: dógmaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical).

Where it comes from

from the base of G1380 (δοκέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

decrees 2×ordinances 2×decree 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: decree, ordinance.

Verses using δόγμα

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 2:1 · KJV

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

Acts 16:4 · KJV

And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

Acts 17:7 · KJV

Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.

Ephesians 2:15 · KJV

Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

Colossians 2:14 · KJV

Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

Common questions

What does Strong's G1378 mean?

G1378 is the Greek word δόγμα (dógma), meaning a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical).

How is G1378 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it decrees (2 times), ordinances (2 times), decree (1 time).

How many times does G1378 appear in the Bible?

δόγμα (dógma) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1378 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G1380 (δοκέω).

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