3 occurrences in 5 translations

'Enforce' in the Bible

When disputes arise, they are to serve as a judge, adjudicating matters according to my ordinances. They are to enforce my laws, my statutes, all of my appointed festivals, and they are to sanctify my Sabbaths.

Verse ConceptsJudgesOrdinancesPriests, Function In Ot TimesHoly TimesSabbath ObservedFestivals ObservedKeep The Commandments!Resolving Conflict

All the administrators of the kingdom, the prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce an edict that for 30 days, anyone who petitions any god or man except you, the king, will be thrown into the lions’ den.

Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithAgreeing For EvilConsultationsGovernorsLionsMartyrdom, Reasons ForProclamationsSuffering, Causes OfOne MonthThrowing PeopleIn Danger From LionsNot Praying

Bible Theasaurus

Advise (26 instances)
Advocate (13 instances)
Apply (36 instances)
Compel (11 instances)
Enforce (4 instances)
Enjoin (13 instances)
Exhort (44 instances)
Hound (1 instance)
Impel (1 instance)
Implement (11 instances)
Impose (20 instances)

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