preceptive
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We might infer this from the extent of the reading, which was sufficient for all the preceptive parts of the Pentateuch.
From Companion to the Bible by Barrows, E. P. (Elijah Porter)
If the distinction between the preceptive and providential will of God is to be overthrown, then providence must be expressive of God's approbative ordination, equally as his revealed will is.
From Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive by Presbytery, The Reformed
Rubrics, directive and preceptive, in administration of the Sacraments, 2669 c.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
Hence the present epistle differs strikingly in its preceptive part from the other two.
From Companion to the Bible by Barrows, E. P. (Elijah Porter)
He had both providence turning about the kingdom to him, and also the warrant of the Lord's approbative and preceptive will.
From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander
