# law, principle #

## Definition: ##

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.

* Both "law" and "principle" can refer to a general rule or belief that guides a person's behavior.
* This meaning of "law" is different from its meaning in the term "law of Moses," where it refers to commands and instructions that God gave the Israelites.
* When a general law is being referred to, "law" could be translated as "principle" or "general rule."

(See also: [[other/law]] **·** [[kt/lawofmoses]])

## Bible References: ##

* [Deuteronomy 04:1-2](en/tn/deu/help/04/01)
* [Esther 03:8-9](en/tn/est/help/03/08)
* [Exodus 12:12-14](en/tn/exo/help/12/12)
* [Genesis 26:4-5](en/tn/gen/help/26/04)
* [John 18:31-32](en/tn/jhn/help/18/31)
* [Romans 07:1](en/tn/rom/help/07/01)