3550. nomothetés
Berean Strong's Lexicon
nomothetés: Lawgiver

Original Word: νομοθέτης
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: nomothetés
Pronunciation: no-mo-the-TAYS
Phonetic Spelling: (nom-oth-et'-ace)
Definition: Lawgiver
Meaning: a law-giver, legislator.

Word Origin: From the Greek words νόμος (nomos, meaning "law") and τίθημι (tithēmi, meaning "to place" or "to set")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concept is often associated with the word תּוֹרָה (torah, Strong's Hebrew 8451), which refers to the law or instruction given by God. Another related term is שָׁפַט (shaphat, Strong's Hebrew 8199), meaning "to judge" or "to govern," reflecting God's role as both Lawgiver and Judge.

Usage: The term "nomothetés" refers to one who establishes or enacts laws. In the biblical context, it is used to describe God as the ultimate Lawgiver, emphasizing His authority and sovereignty in establishing moral and spiritual laws for His people.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, a "nomothetés" was a person who had the authority to create and implement laws within a city-state. This role was crucial in maintaining order and justice. In the Jewish tradition, God is seen as the supreme Lawgiver, having given the Law (Torah) to Moses on Mount Sinai. This concept underscores God's role in defining righteousness and justice for His people.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from nomos and tithémi
Definition
a lawgiver
NASB Translation
Lawgiver (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3550: νομοθέτης

νομοθέτης, νομοθετου, (νόμος and τίθημι, a lawgiver: James 4:12. ((Antiphon, Thucydides), Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, Josephus, others; the Sept. Psalm 9:21.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lawgiver.

From nomos and a derivative of tithemi; a legislator -- lawgiver.

see GREEK nomos

see GREEK tithemi

Forms and Transliterations
νομοθέτην νομοθετης νομοθέτης nomothetes nomothetēs nomothétes nomothétēs
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Englishman's Concordance
James 4:12 N-NMS
GRK: ἔστιν ὁ νομοθέτης καὶ κριτής
NAS: There is [only] one Lawgiver and Judge,
KJV: There is one lawgiver, who is able
INT: is lawgiver and judge

Strong's Greek 3550
1 Occurrence


νομοθέτης — 1 Occ.

















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