Disposition
TextsWhat is the meaning of Disposition in the Bible?
The term 'disposition' translates the Greek word 'diatagis', referring to the ordinances or arrangements of the law as delivered through angelic agency in Acts 7:53.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this translation highlights the biblical emphasis on the mediated nature of the Law's delivery, distinguishing the human recipients from the celestial intermediaries involved in the covenant establishment.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Disposition functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Disposition in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Disposition clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Acts 7:53
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Disposition." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/disposition/