Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What is a commandment?

What is a commandment? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (archaic) Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.
  2. (obsolete) The act of commanding; exercise of authority.
  3. (law) The offence of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
The second commandment also relates to the problem of idolatry and warns us against worship of the true God in a false way.
It went totally against Jesus' commandment love thy neighbour as much as yourself.
Now he doesn't tell people that these images are gods, per se, but he clearly violates the commandment against graven images.
It is moreover expressed by a disannulling of the commandment, the commandment of the priesthood, and of sacrifices and rites belonging to it.
They are so structured that acceptance of the relationship created by the first commandment entails obedience to all the rest.
He immediately points out that sins against this commandment include not helping one's neighbor in preventing unchastity.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
11-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024