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no question that the verse describes the Lord Jesus Regulations of holy things (2 Ch. 35:13; Eze. 43:11, 18;
Christ (see 1 Ti. 1:15-16). Further, the same epistle tells 44:5; 45:14; 46:14). (4) The philosophy and ways of
us that Jesus Christ is King of kings (1 Ti. 6:14-15). [See the heathen (Le. 18:3).
God, Jesus Christ.] Ordinance in the N.T. The term “ordinance” in 1
ONO (safe abode). Ezr. 2:33. Corinthians 11:2 is the Greek word “paradosis” and it is
ONYCHA. An ingredient in the perfume used in the usually translated “tradition” (2 Th. 2:15; 3:6). It refers
tabernacle service. It was supposed to be part of the to all of the apostolic tradition given to us in the New
shell of a mollusk (Ex. 30:34) (Analytical). Testament. Even in 1 Corinthians 11, Paul was referring
ONYX. A precious stone mentioned many times in to more than the Lord’s Supper, because the first thing
the Bible. It was placed in the shoulder pieces of the he discusses in that chapter is hair and how it relates to
ephod and in the breastplate worn by the high priest the position of men and women in this world. (1) The
(Ge. 2:12; Ex. 25:7; 28:9, 20; 35:9, 27; 39:6, 13; 1 Ch. laws and ceremonies of the O.T. (Lk. 1:6; Ep. 2:15; Col.
29:2; Job 28:16; Eze. 28:13. A variety of Chalcedony; a 2:14; He. 9:1, 10). (2) Civil laws (Ro. 13:2; 1 Pe. 2:13).
variety of quartz consisting of layers of different colors (3) Laws and regulations dealing with diet and the like
usually in even places (Boyd). (Col. 2:20). (4) Church observances (1 Co. 11:2). In this
OPENING. To explain; make plain (Ac. 17:3). verse the Apostle is probably referring to all the
instruction given to the churches in the N.T. Scriptures.
OPHEL (hill, tower). 2 Ch. 27:3. The term “ordinance” in modern usage, though, is
OPHIR (fatness, fruitful region). Ge. 10:29. primarily a reference to the ceremonial ordinances
OPHNI (weariness). Jos. 18:24. Christ has given to the N.T. church. There are two
OPHRAH (a young hind). 1 Ch. 4:14. church ordinances: Baptism (Mt. 28:18-20) and the
OR EVER. Before (Ac. 23:15). Lord’s Supper (Mt. 26:26-30; 1 Co. 11:20-4). Some
ORACLE. Mouth; word; statement; spokesman (Ac. groups also observe the practice of footwashing (Jn.
7:38; Ro. 3:2; 1 Pe. 4:11). 13). We should also note that the N.T. church did not
have “sacraments,” which refers to ordinances that are
ORDAIN. Appoint; consecrate; authorize; select; channels of divine grace. The ordinances are symbolic
decree (2 Ki. 23:5; 1 Ch. 9:22; 17:9; 2 Ch. 11:15; Is. and memorial only. [See Anglican, Baptism - Immersion,
30:33; Je. 1:5; Da. 2:24; Ac. 10:42; 13:48; 16:4; 17:31; Baptism - Infant, Baptist, Celibacy, Episcopal,
Ro. 13:1; 1 Co. 2:7; 9:14; Ga. 3:19; He. 9:6). Footwashing, Lord’s Supper, Roman Catholic Church,
Ordination in popular usage among the churches refers Sacrament, Vegetarian.]
primarily to the selection and consecration of spiritual
leaders, and it is so used in the Scripture (Mk. 3:14; Jn. OREB (a raven). Ju. 7:25.
15:16; Ac. 1:22; 14:23; 1 Ti. 2:7; Tit. 1:5). Ordination OREN (wild ash, strength). 1 Ch. 2:25.
in the N.T. church was accomplished by the laying on of ORGAN. The Hebrew word translated “organ” is
hands (Ac. 6:5-6; 13:1-3; 1 Ti. 4:14). ugab. “Probably the most ancient wind instrument is the
What Is Ordination? (1) Ordination is man’s ugab mentioned first in Ge. 4:21. It is also mentioned in
recognition of God’s call (Ac. 13:1-3). (2) Ordination is Job 21:12 and Ps. 150:4. The name comes from the root
a setting apart for special service (Ac. 1:1-3). (3) agab which means to breathe or blow; hence the idea of
Ordination is a pledge of support and fellowship. When a wind instrument. It could have been a double pipe, or
a man is ordained, those taking part are pledging their it might have consisted of several pipes resembling a
support (Ac. 15:3). To be “brought on the way” means panpipe. It is considered by some to have been a type of
to provide what the preachers need (Tit. 3:13-14). (4) flute, and this is not without possibility” (Paul
Ordination is to commit the man to God’s enabling McCommon, Music in the Bible). [See Music.]
grace (Ac. 14:26; 15:40). ORION (streams of light). A constellation (Job 9:9).
Who Should Be Ordained? (1) Deacons (Ac. 6:1-6). ORNAN (great wild ash, strong one). 1 Ch. 21:15.
(2) Missionaries/evangelists (Ac. 13:1-4). (3) Pastors ORPAH (young stag). Ru. 1:4.
(Ac. 14:23; Tit. 1:5). [See Anoint, Church, Deacon, ORPHAN. A child without natural parents (La. 5:3).
Pastor.] OSEE (he saved). Greek spelling for the prophet
ORDINANCE. An observance or ceremony; Hosea (Ro. 9:25).
judgments; statutes. OSHEA (God saves). Joshua’s name was “Oshea” at
Ordinance in the O.T. (1) The laws and statutes of the first (Nu. 13:8,16).
God (Ex. 12:24; 15:25; 18:20; Le. 18:30; 22:9; Nu. OSPRAY. The osprey is a fish-eating raptor classed
18:8; Ps. 99:7; 119:91; Is. 24:5; Mal. 3:7). (2) The laws among the unclean birds (Le. 11:13; De. 14:12). A full
of nature (Job 38:33; Je. 31:35-36; 33:25). (3)

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