The meaning of “δόγμα”
Understanding dógma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
decree, ordinance. - a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical)
δόγμα
decree, ordinance. - a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:1 | “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.” Word: δόγμα (dógma) | |
| Acts 16:4 | “And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.” Word: δόγμα (dógma) | |
| Acts 17:7 | “Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.” Word: δόγμα (dógma) | |
| Ephesians 2:15 | “Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;” Word: δόγμα (dógma) | |
| Colossians 2:14 | “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;” Word: δόγμα (dógma) |