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νομοθετέω G3549
G3549 is the Greek word νομοθετέω, transliterated nomothetéō. The King James Version most often renders it received the law.
What it means
to legislate, i.e. (passively) to have (the Mosaic) enactments injoined, be sanctioned (by them).
Where it comes from
from G3550 (νομοθέτης).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: establish, receive the law.
Verses using νομοθετέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Hebrews 7:11 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3549 mean?
G3549 is the Greek word νομοθετέω (nomothetéō), meaning to legislate, i.e. (passively) to have (the Mosaic) enactments injoined, be sanctioned (by them).
How is G3549 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it received the law (1 time), established (1 time).
How many times does G3549 appear in the Bible?
νομοθετέω (nomothetéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3549 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3550 (νομοθέτης).
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