8 occurrences in 10 translations

'Rules' in the Bible

You must serve me as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations.

"But if you people ever turn away from me, fail to obey the regulations and rules I instructed you to keep, and decide to serve and worship other gods,

Verse ConceptsForsaking God's Things

Following proscriptions laid down by his father David, Solomon appointed divisions of priests for their service as well as descendants of Levi for duties of praise and ministry before the priests consistent with the daily rules. Furthermore, because David, the man of God, had commanded it, Solomon also appointed gatekeepers to serve by divisions at every gate of the Temple.

Verse ConceptsGatekeepersOrdinancesDaily Duty

Whenever your countrymen who live in the cities bring a case before you (whether it involves a violent crime or other matters related to the law, commandments, rules, and regulations), warn them that they must not sin against the Lord. If you fail to do so, God will be angry with you and your colleagues; but if you obey, you will be free of guilt.

Verse ConceptsOrdinancesWarning

He prayed: "O Lord God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess strength and power; no one can stand against you.

Verse ConceptsChallengesGod, Majesty OfGod, Sovereignty OfGovernmentKingsKingdomsAuthority, Belonging To GodDads

whoever sets his whole heart on seeking God, Yahweh, the God of his ancestors, even though not according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.”

I will not make Israel again leave the land I gave to their ancestors, provided that they carefully obey all I commanded them, the whole law, the rules and regulations given to Moses."

Verse ConceptsOrdinances

The king stood by his pillar and renewed the covenant before the Lord, agreeing to follow the Lord and to obey his commandments, laws, and rules with all his heart and being, by carrying out the terms of this covenant recorded on this scroll.

Verse ConceptsReligion

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Convention (1 instance)
Formula (3 instances)
Normal (14 instances)
Pattern (36 instances)
Principle (49 instances)
Regulation (37 instances)

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