International Standard Bible Encyclopedia LAWFULlo'-fool (usually mishpaT, "relating to judgment," or "a pronounced judgment" tsaddiq, "relating to that which is righteous" or "just"; exesti, eunomos, "that which is authorized according to law," or "a privilege according to legitimate custom" (compare Ezekiel 18:5, 19, 21, 27 Isaiah 49:24 Matthew 12:10 Acts 16:21; Acts 19:39)): Used of persons: of God, as being righteous both in the punishment of the wicked and the rewarding of the righteous (Psalm 145:17 Hebrew); of man, as being just and equitable in all his dealings with his fellow-man (Ezekiel 33:19). It is used of things when the same are in accord with a pronounced judgment or a declared will of God, and thus pleasing in His sight (Mark 3:4). When the course of individual conduct is according to God's law of righteousness, it is declared to be "lawful" (Ezekiel 33:19). The word is used in a forensic sense as declaring the legal status of a person conforming to law. The idea of straighthess, rigid adherence to God's law, whether religious, civil or ceremonial, cannot be excluded from the definition of the word "lawful." Greek 1832. exesti -- it is permitted, lawful ... it is permitted, lawful. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exesti Phonetic Spelling: (ex'-es-tee) Short Definition: it is permitted, lawful, possible ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1832.htm - 6k 1772. ennomos -- legal, subject to (law) 3892. paranomia -- lawbreaking Strong's Hebrew 7990. shallit -- having mastery, ruling... captain, be lawful, ruler. (Aramaic) corresponding to shalliyt; mighty; abstractly, permission; concretely, a premier -- captain, be lawful, rule(- r). ... /hebrew/7990.htm - 6k 6662. tsaddiq -- just, righteous Library Whether it is Lawful for the Accused to Defend Himself with ... Whether it is Lawful for a Man to Kill his Wife if She be ... Whether it is Lawful for the Accused to Escape Judgment by ... Whether Vengeance is Lawful? Whether it is Lawful to Swear? Whether it is Lawful for a Priest to Refrain Entirely from ... Whether it is Lawful for a Man to Confess a Sin which He Has not ... Whether it is Lawful to Judge? Whether it is Lawful to be Solicitous About Temporal Matters? Whether it is Lawful for an Advocate to Take a Fee for Pleading? Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (a.) Conformable to law; allowed by law; legitimate; competent.2. (a.) Constituted or authorized by law; rightful; as, the lawful owner of lands. Thesaurus Lawful (38 Occurrences)... 1. (a.) Conformable to law; allowed by law; legitimate; competent. 2. (a.) Constituted or authorized by law; rightful; as, the lawful owner of lands. ...LAWFUL. ... /l/lawful.htm - 20k Sabbaths (53 Occurrences) Permissible (3 Occurrences) Unlawful (9 Occurrences) Taxes (19 Occurrences) Expedient (8 Occurrences) Beneficial (3 Occurrences) Helpful (6 Occurrences) Presentation (3 Occurrences) Cesar (20 Occurrences) Bible Concordance Lawful (38 Occurrences)Matthew 12:2 But the Pharisees, when they saw it, said to him, "Behold, your disciples do what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath." Matthew 12:4 how he entered into the house of God, and ate the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Matthew 12:10 And behold there was a man with a withered hand. They asked him, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?" that they might accuse him. Matthew 12:12 Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath day." Matthew 14:4 For John said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her." Matthew 19:3 Pharisees came to him, testing him, and saying, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?" Matthew 20:15 Isn't it lawful for me to do what I want to with what I own? Or is your eye evil, because I am good?' Matthew 22:17 Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" Matthew 27:6 The chief priests took the pieces of silver, and said, "It's not lawful to put them into the treasury, since it is the price of blood." Mark 2:24 The Pharisees said to him, "Behold, why do they do that which is not lawful on the Sabbath day?" Mark 2:26 How he entered into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the show bread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and gave also to those who were with him?" Mark 3:4 He said to them, "Is it lawful on the Sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?" But they were silent. Mark 6:18 For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." Mark 10:2 Pharisees came to him testing him, and asked him, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" Mark 12:14 When they had come, they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you are honest, and don't defer to anyone; for you aren't partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Luke 6:2 But some of the Pharisees said to them, "Why do you do that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath day?" Luke 6:4 how he entered into the house of God, and took and ate the show bread, and gave also to those who were with him, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests alone?" Luke 6:9 Then Jesus said to them, "I will ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?" Luke 14:3 Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?" Luke 20:22 Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" John 5:10 So the Jews said to him who was cured, "It is the Sabbath. It is not lawful for you to carry the mat." John 18:31 Pilate therefore said to them, "Take him yourselves, and judge him according to your law." Therefore the Jews said to him, "It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death," Acts 8:37 And Philip said, 'If thou dost believe out of all the heart, it is lawful;' and he answering said, 'I believe Jesus Christ to be the Son of God;'' Acts 16:21 and set forth customs which it is not lawful for us to accept or to observe, being Romans." Acts 19:39 But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. Acts 22:25 When they had tied him up with thongs, Paul asked the centurion who stood by, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and not found guilty?" 1 Corinthians 6:12 "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are expedient. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be brought under the power of anything. 1 Corinthians 10:23 "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are profitable. "All things are lawful for me," but not all things build up. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 2 Corinthians 12:4 how he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. Ezra 7:24 Also we inform you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, the singers, porters, Nethinim, or servants of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, custom, or toll, on them. Isaiah 49:24 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captives be delivered? Ezekiel 18:5 But if a man is just, and does that which is lawful and right, Ezekiel 18:19 Yet you say, Why doesn't the son bear the iniquity of the father? When the son has done that which is lawful and right, and has kept all my statutes, and has done them, he shall surely live. Ezekiel 18:21 But if the wicked turn from all his sins that he has committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Ezekiel 18:27 Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Ezekiel 33:14 Again, when I say to the wicked, You shall surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; Ezekiel 33:16 None of his sins that he has committed shall be remembered against him: he has done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live. Ezekiel 33:19 When the wicked turns from his wickedness, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby. Subtopics Related Terms Links Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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