Nomimos describes acting according to the governing standard, whether using the law or competing for a crown.

The attested use describes action carried out in accordance with the standard governing it: the use of the law in 1 Timothy 1:8 and participation in a competition in 2 Timothy 2:5.

1. In accord with the governing standard · dominant

   In 1 Timothy 1:8, the adverb qualifies the use of the law: the APB renders the clause, “if one uses it lawfully.” In 2 Timothy 2:5, it qualifies competing, where the APB renders that a competitor is not crowned unless he “competes lawfully.”

   1 Timothy 1:82 Timothy 2:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “lawfully” in both clauses, for using the law in 1 Timothy 1:8 and for competing in 2 Timothy 2:5. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolate every detail of the term.