The Difference Between nomos and entolē

Within the Greek of the Bible, nomos (νόμος, G3551) and entolē (ἐντολή, G1785) are related but distinct concepts. nomos is most often rendered "law", while entolē emphasizes "commandment". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.

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nomos and entolē

νόμος

law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle)

G3551

Exegetical Meaning

law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle) | Etymology: from a primary (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals); | KJV: law

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law

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ἐντολή

injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription

G1785