Strong's Lexicon entalma: Commandment, ordinance, instruction Original Word: ἐντολή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐντέλλομαι (entellomai), meaning "to command" or "to order." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "entalma" is מִצְוָה (mitzvah), Strong's Hebrew #4687, which also means commandment or ordinance. Usage: The term "entalma" refers to a commandment or ordinance, often used in the context of religious or moral directives. In the New Testament, it is typically associated with the commandments of God or the teachings of Jesus. It emphasizes the authoritative nature of the instructions given, highlighting their importance for guiding the conduct and faith of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, commandments or decrees were common in both religious and civic contexts. They were seen as binding instructions that required obedience. In Jewish tradition, commandments (mitzvot) were central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel, serving as a means to live a life pleasing to God. The New Testament continues this tradition, with Jesus and the apostles emphasizing the importance of adhering to God's commandments as a demonstration of faith and love. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1778 éntalma (a neuter noun) – a command, focusing on the result of following the directive to its end (consummation), like the negative effects of following an ill-advised regulation. See 1785 (entolē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom entellomai Definition an injunction, i.e. religious precept NASB Translation commandments (1), precepts (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1778: ἔνταλμαἔνταλμα, ἐνταλματος, τό (ἐντέλλομαι (see ἐντέλλω)), a precept: plural, Matthew 15:9; Mark 7:7; Colossians 2:22. (Isaiah 29:13 διδάσκοντες ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων; (Job 23:11, 12). Not found in secular authors; (Winer's Grammar, 25).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance commandment. From entellomai; an injunction, i.e. Religious precept -- commandment. see GREEK entellomai Forms and Transliterations ενετάγη ενέταξε εντάλμασιν ενταλματα εντάλματα εντάλματά ἐντάλματα ενταλμάτων ένταξον εντάσσω ενταύθα εντεταγμένη εντεταγμένον entalmata entálmataLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 15:9 N-ANPGRK: διδάσκοντες διδασκαλίας ἐντάλματα ἀνθρώπων NAS: AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS OF MEN.' KJV: [for] doctrines the commandments of men. INT: teaching [as] teachings [the] precepts of men Mark 7:7 N-ANP Colossians 2:22 N-ANP |
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