Greek · G3545 · unreviewed

νομίμως

Legitimately (specially, agreeably to the rules of the lists)

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νομίμως G3545
Pronunciation nomímōs

What does νομίμως (nomímōs) mean in the Bible?

νομίμως (nomímōs) is a Greek word meaning "legitimately (specially, agreeably to the rules of the lists)". νομίμως adv. The issue is not whether the law is good, but whether it is used according to God’s intended design. This term runs through the canonical themes of Justice.

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Meaning

legitimately (specially, agreeably to the rules of the lists)
Extended definition

Lawfully, according to proper procedure or regulation; legitimately according to established rules.

adv. (νόμιμος, conformable to law), [in LXX: 4Ma.6:18 * ;] rightly, lawfully: 1Ti.1:8, 2Ti.2:5.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
The issue is not whether the law is good, but whether it is used according to God’s intended design. 1 Timothy 1:8-11
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

1 Tim 1:8 · 2 Tim 2:5
Canonical Themes
Justice
Biblical Occurrences

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