◄ 1379. dogmatizó ►
Strong's Lexicon dogmatizó: To decree, to subject to ordinances Original Word: δογματίζω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dogmatizó Pronunciation: dog-mat-id'-zo Phonetic Spelling: (dog-mat-id'-zo) Definition: I subject to regulations, decree; mid: I subject myself to regulations, am decree-ridden. Meaning: To subject to rules or decrees; to establish or impose regulations. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek noun δόγμα (dogma), meaning "decree" or "ordinance." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for δογματίζω, the concept of decrees or ordinances can be related to Hebrew terms such as חֹק (choq, Strong's 2706) and מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat, Strong's 4941), which refer to statutes and judgments, respectively. These terms are often used in the Old Testament to describe divine laws and commandments given to the people of Israel. Usage: The verb δογματίζω is used in the context of imposing or adhering to specific decrees or ordinances, often with a connotation of legalistic or ritualistic observance. Context: The term δογματίζω appears in the New Testament in contexts where adherence to specific decrees or regulations is discussed. It is notably used in Colossians 2:20, where the Apostle Paul addresses the Colossian church regarding the futility of submitting to human ordinances in light of their freedom in Christ. The verse reads: "If you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations?" (BSB). Here, Paul challenges the believers to recognize their liberation from the legalistic requirements that were prevalent in their cultural and religious environment. The use of δογματίζω underscores the tension between living under the grace of the Gospel and reverting to a life bound by human-imposed rules. This term highlights the broader theological theme of Christian liberty versus legalism, emphasizing the sufficiency of Christ's work over adherence to external ordinances. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from dogma Definition to decree, to subject oneself to an ordinance NASB Translation submit...to decrees (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1379: δογματίζω δογματίζω: to decree, command, enjoin, lay down an ordinance: Diodorus 4, 83, etc.; Esther 3:9; 2 Macc. 10:8 (etc.); the Sept. (not Theod.) Daniel 2:13; passive (present δογματίζομαι); ordinances are imposed upon me, I suffer ordinances to be imposed upon me: Colossians 2:20 (R. V. do ye subject yourselves to ordinances; 150, Winers Grammar, § 39, 1 a.; Buttmann, 188 (163) Meyer or Lightfoot at the passage). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be subject to ordinances. From dogma; to prescribe by statute, i.e. (reflexively) to submit to, ceremonially rule -- be subject to ordinances. see GREEK dogma Forms and Transliterations δογματιζεσθε δογματίζεσθε δογματισάτω dogmatizesthe dogmatízesthe Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Colossians 2:20 V-PIM/P-2P GRK: ἐν κόσμῳ δογματίζεσθε NAS: in the world, do you submit yourself to decrees, such as, KJV: the world, are ye subject to ordinances, INT: in [the] world do you subject yourselves to decrees Strong's Greek 1379 1 Occurrence δογματίζεσθε — 1 Occ.