ordain, ordained, ordination, planned long ago, set up, prepared

Definition

To ordain means to formally appoint a person for a special task or role. It also means to formally make a rule or decree.

• The term “ordain” often refers to formally appointing somebody as a priest, minister, or rabbi.
• For example, God ordained Aaron and his descendants to be priests.
• It can also mean to institute or establish something, such as a religious feast or covenant.
• Depending on the context, to “ordain” could be translated as to “assign” or to “appoint” or to “command” or to “make a rule” or to “institute.”

(See also: command, covenant, decree, law, law, priest)

Bible References

• 1 Kings 12:31-32
• 2 Samuel 17:13-14
• Exodus 28:40-41
• Numbers 3:3
• Psalms 111:7-9

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3245, H4390, H6186, H6213, H6680, H7760, H8239, G12990, G25250, G42700, G42820