Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
precept
Usage: ἔνταλμα, -τος, τό (ἐντέλλω), [in LXX: Job.23:11 (אָשֻׁר) Job.23:12, Isa.29:13 (מִצְוָה), Isa.55:11 (aliter in Heb.)* ;] a precept: pl., Mat.15:9 (LXX), Mrk.7:7, Col.2:22.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1778
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
5
Strong's G1778 Quick Answer
Strong's G1778 ἔνταλμα (entalma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. entalma (en'-tal-mah) n. 1. an injunction, i.e. religious precept [from G1781] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include commandments. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- entalma (en'-tal-mah) n. 1. an injunction, i.e. religious precept [from G1781]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- commandments
Meaning and Definition
entalma (en'-tal-mah) n. 1. an injunction, i.e. religious precept [from G1781] KJV: commandment Root(s): G1781
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1778. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1778 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render entalma, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
commandments
Matthew 15:9
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How Strong's G1778 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1778 (ἔνταλμα) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Isaiah 29:13 — ἐντάλματα
- Isaiah 55:11 — ἐντάλματά
- Job 23:11 — ἐντάλμασιν
- Job 23:12 — ἐνταλμάτων
Strong's G1778 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1778 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
Strong's G1778 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And I will go forth according to his commandments, For I have kept his ways; and I shall not turn aside from his commandments,
Neither shall I transgress; But I have hidden his words in my bosom.
And the Lord has said, This people draw nigh to me with their mouth, and they honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me: but in vain do they worship me, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1778.
And I will go forth according to his commandments, For I have kept his ways; and I shall not turn aside from his commandments,
Neither shall I transgress; But I have hidden his words in my bosom.
And the Lord has said, This people draw nigh to me with their mouth, and they honor me with their lips, but their heart is far from me: but in vain do they worship me, teaching the commandments and doctrines of men.
so shall my word be, whatever shall proceed out of my mouth, it shall by no means turn back, until all the things which I willed shall have been accomplished; and I will make thy ways prosperous, and will effect my commands.
But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.
Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1778, grouped by book.
Isaiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1778 FAQ
What does entalma (ἔνταλμα) mean?
Entalma (Strong's G1778) is a Greek word most simply glossed "commandment". entalma (en'-tal-mah) n. 1. an injunction, i.e. religious precept [from G1781]
How many times is entalma (ἔνταλμα) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1778 across 5 books.
Where can I study entalma (ἔνταλμα) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1778 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate entalma (ἔνταλμα)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as commandments. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1778 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1778, with linked reader references where each row is available.