Synonyms for commandment


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuh-mand-muh nt, -mahnd-
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmænd mənt, -ˈmɑnd-


Définition of commandment

Origin :
  • late 13c., "an order from an authority," from Old French comandement "order, command," from Latin *commandamentum, from *commandare (see command (v.)). Pronounced as four syllables until 17c.
  • Of þe x commandements ... þe first comondement is þis, O God we ssul honuri [c.1280]
  • noun law
Example sentences :
  • What special blessing is promised to those who keep this commandment?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • What does this commandment forbid, and what does it command?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • Mention some ways in which this commandment is broken with respect to self.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • Mention some ways in which this commandment is broken with respect to others.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • Sins against this Second Commandment are common, but not small sins.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • A special blessing is promised to those who keep this commandment.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • This commandment forbids us to kill or injure other persons or ourselves.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • In what ways does this commandment require us to assist our neighbor?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • If we would avoid breaking this commandment, what must we not do?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • Mention some other ways in which this commandment is broken?
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

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