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# command, to command, commandment #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "to command" means to order someone to do something. A "command" or "commandment" is what the person was ordered to do.
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* Although these terms have basically the same meaning, "commandment" often refers to certain commands of God which are more formal and permanent, such as the "Ten Commandments."
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* A command can be positive ("Honor your parents") or negative ("Do not steal").
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* To "take command" means to "take control" or "take charge" of something or someone.
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## Translation Suggestions ##
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* It is best to translate this term differently from the term, "law." Also compare with the definitions of "decree" and "statute."
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* Some translators may prefer to translate "command" and "commandment" with the same word in their language.
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* Others may prefer to use a special word for commandment that refers to lasting, formal commands that God has made.
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(See [decree](../other/decree.md), [statute, statutes](../other/statute.md), [law, principle](../other/law.md), [Ten Commandments](../other/tencommandments.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Luke 01:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/01/05)
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* [Matthew 01:24-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/01/24)
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* [Matthew 22:37-38](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/22/37)
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* [Matthew 28:20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/28/20)
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* [Numbers 01:17-19](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/01/17)
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* [Romans 07:7-8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rom/07/07)
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