RT Article T1 In what sense is the Louw/Nida dictionary authoritative? JF Hervormde teologiese studies VO 47 IS 1 SP 26 OP 38 A1 Vorster, Willem S. LA English YR 1991 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1946126721 AB This essay deals with four factors which make the Louw/Nida dictionary authoritative. These include the presentation of lexical meanings in semantic domains, the definition of meanings, the distinction that is made between meaning and reference, and the layout of the dictionary. All factors a re discussed critically and examples of where the dictionary fails are given. K1 Sociology and Ethics K1 Ancient Semitic and Classical Languages K1 Philosophy K1 Aspects of Religious Studies K1 Practical Theology K1 Ministers of Religion K1 Scholars K1 Philosophers K1 Theologians K1 Netherdutch Reformed Church K1 Theology DO 10.4102/hts.v47i1.2349