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1.2 KiB
1.2 KiB
ordain, ordained, ordinary, ordination
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:
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- Strong's: H3245, H4390, H4483, H6186, H6213, H6466, H6680, H7760, H8239, G1299, G2525, G2680, G3724, G4270, G4282, G4309, G5021, G5500