Nomothetéō — G3549

Definition

verb

to legislate, i.e. (passively) to have (the Mosaic) enactments injoined, be sanctioned (by them)

1. to enact laws
2. to sanction by law, enact

Usually translated as

receive the law, establish

Origin

from G3550

• nomothétēs (G3550)

Occurrences

Nomothetéō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (2)

• Hebrews 7:11 — If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law (νενομοθετητο),) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
• Hebrews 8:6 — But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established (νενομοθέτηται) upon better promises.