δογμάτων
dógma
decrees
An authoritative decision, decree, or formal regulation established by a person or body in power. In its primary sense, δόγμα denotes a formal pronouncement or rule issued by an authority—often civil or governing, but potentially also religious or communal. The term may also extend to established regulations, precepts, or standards determined by a group or institution. In later contexts, the sense can broaden to include binding ordinances or dogmatic statements as recognized in institutional or communal practice.
Acts 17:7 · Word #9
Lexicon G1378
| Lemma | δόγμα |
| Transliteration | dógma |
| Strong's | G1378 |
| Definition | An authoritative decision, decree, or formal regulation established by a person or body in power. In its primary sense, δόγμα denotes a formal pronouncement or rule issued by an authority—often civil or governing, but potentially also religious or communal. The term may also extend to established regulations, precepts, or standards determined by a group or institution. In later contexts, the sense can broaden to include binding ordinances or dogmatic statements as recognized in institutional or communal practice. |
Morphology N GEN N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | decrees |
| Literal | decrees |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δόγμα |
| Strong's | G1378 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1378-04
of decrees
| Morphological Notes | Noun, genitive plural, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,GNP); denotes multiple decrees in a genitive relationship. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive plural form indicates possession or relation, rendered "of decrees." "Decrees" reflects δόγμα as authoritative decisions or formal regulations established by those in power. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
decrees
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Context demands the head noun (not the genitive phrase of P1); 'decrees' fits legally here and matches the accusative use. |