νομοθετέω

nomotheteōto give lawsHow to read Greek
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Definition

νομοθετέω, -ῶ

[in LXX for יָרָה hi. ;]

1. intrans., to make laws; pass., to be furnished with laws: Hebrews 7:11.

2. Trans., to ordain by law, enact: pass., Hebrews 8:6.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. Hebrews 7:11νενομοθέτηται · received [the] law
    Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
  2. Hebrews 8:6νενομοθέτηται · is founded
    Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.