KJV dictionary & concordance
Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.
Definition sources
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 30:5
Complete exact-word concordance
I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said vnto mee, Thou art my sonne, this day haue I begotten thee.
1611 marginal noteOr, for a decree.
1611 marginal noteActs.13.33. heb.1.5.
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
Hee hath also stablished them for euer and euer: he hath made a decree which shall not passe.
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Historical English dictionary sources
In general, an order, edict or law made by a superior as a rule to govern inferiors. […] To determine or resolve legislatively; to fix or appoint; to set or constitute by edict or in purpose.
