# ordain #

## Definition: ##

To ordain means to formally appoint a person for a special task or role. It also means to formally make a rule or decree.

* The term "ordain" often refers to formally appointing somebody as a priest, minister, or rabbi.
* For example, God ordained Aaron and his descendants to be priests.
* It can also mean to institute or establish something, such as a religious feast or covenant.
* Depending on the context, "to ordain" could be translated as "to assign" or "to appoint" or "to command" or "to make a rule" or "to institute."

(See also: [command](../other/command.md), [covenant](../kt/covenant.md), [decree](../other/decree.md), [law](../other/law.md), [law](../kt/lawofmoses.md), [priest](../kt/priest.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 12:31-32](en/tn/1ki/help/12/31)
* [2 Samuel 17:13-14](en/tn/2sa/help/17/13)
* [Exodus 28:40-41](en/tn/exo/help/28/40)
* [Numbers 03:3-4](en/tn/num/help/03/03)
* [Psalms 111:7-9](en/tn/psa/help/111/07)