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ordain
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 · lawofmoses · priest)