νομίμως
nomímōs
G3545 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In a manner conforming to law or recognized norms; acting according to what is established by laws, custom, or authoritative rule. The adverb denotes the sense of doing something lawfully, according to the prescribed regulations or requirements; in certain contexts, specifically acting in accordance with established standards or rules, including legal ordinances or social expectations. Also used in qualifying whether an act is performed with proper authorization or legitimacy.
Semantic Range
legally, lawfully, in accordance with the law, legitimately, in a manner prescribed by custom or regulation, properly according to recognized standards
Root / Etymology
From the adjective νόμιμος ('legitimate, prescribed by law' from νόμος, 'law, custom, authoritative rule') with the adverbial ending -ως. The root νόμ- carries the sense of law, custom, established regulation.
Historical & Contextual Notes
First attested in Greek sources from the Hellenistic period. In classical and Hellenistic usage, νομίμως refers generally to acting in a manner prescribed by law or established custom, emphasizing legitimacy and conformity to recognized standards. In the Septuagint and New Testament, the term describes actions that are performed in a manner consistent with the Mosaic law or other formally established rules, such as athletic competitions ('according to the rules'). English translations often use 'lawfully' or 'legitimately'; however, the nuance may include not only statutory law, but also broader ideas of accepted custom or precedent. Νομίμως can contrast with ἀθέσμως ('unlawfully, illegally') and other terms denoting irregular or unauthorized action. In literary, legal, and administrative contexts, it serves to distinguish actions done properly from those done in breach of protocol or regulation.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from a derivative of νόμος; legitimately (specially, agreeably to the rules of the lists):--lawfully.
Root Family
νομίμως (nomimōs) — law, custom, established rule
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3545-01 |
νομίμως | nomimos | ADV |
lawfully | lawfully | lawfully | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3545-01 |
1 Timothy 1:8 | νομίμως | nomimos | ADV |
lawfully | lawfully | lawfully |
G3545-01 |
2 Timothy 2:5 | νομίμως | nomimos | ADV |
lawfully | lawfully | lawfully |