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# law
## Related Ideas:
lawbreaker, lawgiver, lawyer, principle
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## Definition:
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A "law" is a legal rule that is usually written down and enforced by someone in authority. A "principle" is a guideline for decision-making and behavior.
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* Often the term "law" refers to the "law of Moses." This is the commands and instructions that God gave the Israelites.
* God is the lawgiver, the one who made the laws and commanded people to obey them.
* A "lawyer" is a person who studies the law and understands it well.
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* Both "law" and "principle" can refer to a general rule or belief that guides a person's behavior.
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* A person who "is principled" is a person who does what is good.
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(See also: [law of Moses ](../kt/lawofmoses.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [Deuteronomy 04:02 ](rc://en/tn/help/deu/04/02 )
* [Esther 03:8-9 ](rc://en/tn/help/est/03/08 )
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* [Exodus 12:12-14 ](rc://en/tn/help/exo/12/12 )
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* [Genesis 26:05 ](rc://en/tn/help/gen/26/05 )
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* [John 18:31 ](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/18/31 )
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* [Romans 07:1 ](rc://en/tn/help/rom/07/1 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H1285, H1881, H1882, H2706, H2708, H2710, H4687, H4941, H5715, H7560, H7771, H8451, G1785, G3544, G3548, G3551, G3848, G4747
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
law, lawbreaker, lawbreakers, lawgiver, laws, lawyer, principle, principled, principles