The Septuagint reads, [Greek: nomos] (_nomos_), in the singular, "the law," which more directly suggests the law of God.

So far as human laws are concerned, the papacy has been able to do more than merely "think" to change them.

It has been able to change them at pleasure.

It has annulled the decrees of kings and emperors, and absolved subjects from allegiance to their rightful sovereigns.

It has thrust its long arm into the affairs of nations, and brought rulers to its feet in the most abject humility.