1.2 KiB
1.2 KiB
ordain, ordained, ordinary, ordination, planned long ago, prepared, bring about, marked out
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, covenant, decree, law, law, priest)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H3245, H4390, H6186, H6213, H6680, H7760, H8239, G2525, G4270, G4282, H6822