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law of the Medes and the Persians

law of the Medes and the Persians is the alternative form of Law of the Medes and Persians.

Meaning of Law of the Medes and Persians

Noun

Law of the Medes and Persians (uncountable)

  1. A rule, law or custom which is unchangeable.
    • ¹³ Daniel's enemies slyly asked Darius: "Is there not an interdict that you have signed that any man that asks a petition from any god or man for thirty days except from you, O king, he should be thrown to the lions' pit?" Darius answered: "The matter is well established according to the law of the...[1999, Pay Attention to Daniel's Prophecy!, Brooklyn, NY: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, →OCLC, →OL, pages 119–120

Questions about law of the Medes and the Persians

What is law of the Medes and the Persians the alternative form of?
Law of the Medes and the Persians is the alternative form of Law of the Medes and Persians.

Words near law of the Medes and the Persians in the dictionary

  1. law of the excluded middle
  2. law of the instrument
  3. law of the jungle
  4. law of the land
  5. Law of the Medes and Persians
  6. law of the Medes and the Persians
  7. law of the sea
  8. law of the tongue
  9. law of unintended consequences
  10. law of volumes
  11. law of war

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