Greek · G3549 · unreviewed

νομοθετέω

To give laws

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νομοθετέω G3549
Pronunciation nomothetéō

What does νομοθετέω (nomothetéō) mean in the Bible?

νομοθετέω (nomothetéō) is a Greek word meaning "to give laws". νομοθετέω, -ῶ [in LXX for יָרָה hi.

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Meaning

to give laws
Extended definition
1intrans., to make laws; pass., to be furnished with laws: Heb.7:11.
2Trans., to ordain by law, enact: pass., Heb.8:6.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 2 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
resultant 2
Tense
perfect 2
Voice
passive 2
Mood
indicative 2

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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