Definition and Usage:
The term "disannulling" refers to the act of making something void or null, effectively canceling or abolishing it. In biblical contexts, it often pertains to the nullification of covenants, promises, or laws. The concept is significant in understanding the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant and the fulfillment of the law through Jesus Christ.

Biblical References:

1. Isaiah 28:18 : "Your covenant with death will be dissolved, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, you will be trampled by it." This passage speaks to the disannulling of a covenant made with death, symbolizing God's power to nullify agreements that are contrary to His will and purposes.

2. Hebrews 7:18 : "So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless." Here, the writer of Hebrews discusses the disannulling of the former commandment, referring to the Levitical priesthood and the law associated with it. This disannulling is due to the introduction of a better hope through Jesus Christ, who serves as the eternal High Priest.

Theological Significance:

· Old Covenant vs. New Covenant: The concept of disannulling is crucial in understanding the transition from the Old Covenant, based on the Mosaic Law, to the New Covenant, established through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Old Covenant, with its rituals and sacrifices, is considered disannulled in light of the perfect and complete sacrifice of Christ, who fulfills the law and prophets (Matthew 5:17).

· Fulfillment of the Law: The disannulling of the Old Covenant does not imply that the law was flawed; rather, it highlights its fulfillment in Christ. The law served as a tutor to lead people to Christ (Galatians 3:24), and with His coming, the ceremonial and sacrificial aspects of the law were rendered obsolete.

· Eternal Promises: While certain covenants and laws are disannulled, God's eternal promises remain steadfast. The disannulling of specific covenants underscores the permanence and faithfulness of God's ultimate plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.

Practical Implications:

· Freedom in Christ: Believers are no longer bound by the ceremonial laws of the Old Covenant but are called to live in the freedom and grace provided by the New Covenant. This freedom, however, is not a license to sin but an empowerment to live righteously through the Holy Spirit.

· Understanding Scripture: Recognizing the disannulling of certain laws helps in interpreting Scripture correctly, distinguishing between cultural, ceremonial, and moral laws, and applying biblical principles to contemporary life.

· Covenantal Relationship: The disannulling of the Old Covenant emphasizes the importance of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, rather than mere adherence to religious rituals. This relationship is characterized by faith, love, and obedience to God's eternal truths.115. athetesis -- a setting aside
... a setting aside, annulment. From atheteo; cancellation (literally or figuratively) --
disannulling, put away. see GREEK atheteo. (athetesin) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/115.htm - 7k

Hebrews vii. 14-Nov
... Ver.18. "For there is verily" (he says) "a disannulling of the commandment going ...
[2965] But "the Hope" is not such. What is "a disannulling"? A casting out. ...
/.../homily xiii hebrews vii 14-nov.htm

The Allegory of Melchizedek.
... For there is a disannulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and
unprofitableness (for the Law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in ...
/.../the expositors bible the epistle to the hebrews/chapter vii the allegory of.htm

The Withering Work of the Spirit
... When he came who was made a priest, "not after the law of a carnal commandment,
but after the power of an endless life," there was "a disannulling of the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the withering work of the.htm

Hebrews viii. 1, 2
... For in the former place after saying, "according to the power of an endless life" (
Hebrews 7:16 ), he then said that "there is a disannulling of the ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xiv hebrews viii 1.htm

Disannulling (1 Occurrence)
...Disannulling (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 7:18 For there is verily a disannulling of
the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. ...
/d/disannulling.htm - 6k

Disannul (3 Occurrences)
... 28:18); and the Greek (Galatians 3:15), atheteo = "to set aside," "disesteem,"
"neutralize," "violate," "frustrate." One covenant disannulling another by ...
/d/disannul.htm - 9k

Annul (10 Occurrences)
... 28:18); and the Greek (Galatians 3:15), atheteo = "to set aside," "disesteem,"
"neutralize," "violate," "frustrate." One covenant disannulling another by ...
/a/annul.htm - 11k

Disappear (13 Occurrences)

/d/disappear.htm - 10k

Unprofitableness (1 Occurrence)
... Unprofitableness (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 7:18 For there is verily a disannulling
of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. ...
/u/unprofitableness.htm - 6k

Disannulleth (1 Occurrence)

/d/disannulleth.htm - 6k

Preceding (7 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Hebrews 7:18 For there is verily a disannulling of the preceding commandment
on account of its weakness and unprofitableness. (WBS). ...
/p/preceding.htm - 8k

Former (107 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:18 for a disannulling indeed doth come of the command going before because
of its weakness, and unprofitableness, (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
/f/former.htm - 41k

Thereof (845 Occurrences)
... (ASV). Hebrews 7:18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going
before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. (KJV). ...
/t/thereof.htm - 35k

Profit (143 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). Hebrews 7:18 For there is verily a disannulling of
the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. ...
/p/profit.htm - 35k

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus