3550. nomothetés

Lexicon

nomothetés: Lawgiver

Original Word: νομοθέτης
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: nomothetés
Pronunciation: no-mo-the-TAYS
Phonetic Spelling: (nom-oth-et'-ace)
Definition: Lawgiver
Meaning: a law-giver, legislator.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lawgiver.

From nomos and a derivative of tithemi; a legislator -- lawgiver.

see GREEK nomos

see GREEK tithemi

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nomos and tithémi
Definition
a lawgiver
NASB Translation
Lawgiver (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3550: νομοθέτης

νομοθέτης, νομοθετου, ὁ (νόμος and τίθημι, a lawgiver: James 4:12. ((Antiphon, Thucydides), Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, Josephus, others; the Sept. Psalm 9:21.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from νόμος (nomos, meaning "law") and τίθημι (tithēmi, meaning "to set" or "to place").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8454 תּוֹרָה (torah): Often translated as "law," referring to the divine instructions given by God, particularly the first five books of the Old Testament.
• H3384 יָרָה (yarah): A root word meaning "to teach" or "to instruct," often associated with the giving of the law.
• H4941 מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat): Meaning "judgment" or "ordinance," referring to the legal decisions and decrees given by God.

These Hebrew terms collectively contribute to the understanding of God as the ultimate lawgiver, whose decrees are just, righteous, and eternal.

Usage: The term νομοθέτης is used in the New Testament to refer to God as the ultimate lawgiver, emphasizing His authority and sovereignty in establishing moral and divine laws.

Context: The Greek term νομοθέτης appears in the New Testament in the context of divine authority and lawgiving. It is used to describe God as the supreme lawgiver, highlighting His role in establishing the moral and ethical standards by which humanity is to live. This term underscores the belief that all laws, particularly those concerning morality and righteousness, originate from God.

In the New Testament, νομοθέτης is found in James 4:12, which states, "There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?" (BSB). This passage emphasizes the unique and singular authority of God as the lawgiver, contrasting human judgment with divine judgment. It serves as a reminder of the limitations of human authority and the ultimate accountability to God's laws.

The concept of God as a lawgiver is rooted in the Old Testament, where God is depicted as giving the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. This foundational event established the covenant relationship between God and His people, Israel, and set the standard for righteousness and justice. The New Testament continues this theme, affirming that God's laws are not only binding but also life-giving, as they lead to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

νομοθέτην νομοθετης νομοθέτης nomothetes nomothetēs nomothétes nomothétēs

Englishman's Concordance

James 4:12 N-NMS
GRK: ἔστιν ὁ νομοθέτης καὶ κριτής
NAS: There is [only] one Lawgiver and Judge,
KJV: There is one lawgiver, who is able
INT: is lawgiver and judge

Strong's Greek 3550
1 Occurrence

νομοθέτης — 1 Occ.