δόγμα (dógma) — Decree

Greek word study: δόγμα (dógma), Strong's G1378. a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical)

GreekStrong's G1378
Quick definition
Greek word
δόγμα (dógma)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical)

Word study
Derivation: from the base of G1380 (δοκέω);

KJV translation words: decree, ordinance

Where this word appears

Strong's G1378 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:1 and last appears in Colossians 2:14.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

decrees ×3a decree ×1ordinances ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

δόγμασιν ×2δογμάτων ×1δόγμα ×1δόγματα ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×2Luke ×1Ephesians ×1Colossians ×1

Verses (all 5)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1380 δοκέω (dokéō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1379 δογματίζω (dogmatízō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does dógma (G1378) mean?

A law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical).

How is G1378 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1378 as: decree, ordinance.

How often does δόγμα (dógma) appear?

Strong's G1378 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:1 and last appears in Colossians 2:14.