Strong's Lexicon nomothesia: Lawgiving, legislation Original Word: νομοθεσία Word Origin: From the Greek words νόμος (nomos, meaning "law") and τίθημι (tithemi, meaning "to place" or "to set") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually related to "nomothesia" is תּוֹרָה (Torah, Strong's Hebrew 8451), which refers to the law or instruction given by God to Israel. Usage: The term "nomothesia" refers to the act of lawgiving or the establishment of a legal system. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the divine legislation given to the Israelites, encompassing the laws and commandments that were delivered through Moses. This term highlights the structured and authoritative nature of God's covenant with His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the law (Torah) was central to the identity and religious life of the Jewish people. It was seen as a divine gift that set Israel apart from other nations, providing guidelines for worship, social justice, and personal conduct. The law was not merely a set of rules but a covenantal framework that defined the relationship between God and His chosen people. The giving of the law at Mount Sinai was a foundational event in Jewish history, symbolizing God's sovereignty and His desire for a holy nation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nomothetés Definition legislation, lawgiving NASB Translation giving of the law (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3548: νομοθεσίανομοθεσία, νομοθεσίας, ἡ (νόμος, τίθημι), law-giving, legislation: Romans 9:4. (Plato, Aristotle, Polybius, Diodorus, Philo, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance giving of the law. From nomothetes; legislation (specially, the institution of the Mosaic code) -- giving of the law. see GREEK nomothetes Forms and Transliterations νομοθεσια νομοθεσία νομοθέσμως nomothesia nomothesíaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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