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παράδοσις
parádosis · Greek · Strong's G3862 · 13 occurrences
The KJV renders 7 different Hebrew and Greek words as “ordinance”
What it means
transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the Jewish traditionary law
from G3860 (παραδίδωμι);
How the KJV renders it
ordinance, tradition
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“ordinance”
Answers that weigh this word
- Does Colossians 2:16 abolish the Sabbath?
- Are any foods forbidden to Christians today?
- Are head coverings commanded in worship?
- Are the clean and unclean food laws of Leviticus 11 binding on Christians?
- Does the Bible forbid eating pork?
- Does Peter's vision in Acts 10 abolish the food laws?
Where it appears
13 occurrences in the Greek text.
1 Corinthians 11:2 · N-APF
Now I praise you, brothers, that you remember me in all things, and hold firm the traditions, even as I delivered them to you.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 · N-APF
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word or by letter.
2 Thessalonians 3:6 · N-ASF
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion and not after the tradition which they received from us.
Colossians 2:8 · N-ASF
Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elemental spirits of the world, and not after Christ.
Galatians 1:14 · N-GPF
I advanced in the Jews’ religion beyond many of my own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
Matthew 15:2 · N-ASF
“Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they don’t wash their hands when they eat bread.”
Matthew 15:3 N-ASFMatthew 15:6 N-ASFMark 7:3 N-ASFMark 7:5 N-ASFMark 7:8 N-ASFMark 7:9 N-ASFMark 7:13 N-DSF
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