Definition: The word "appointment" in Scripture refers to a formal appointment, often involving a person's status or position in an institution or organization. It means to commit oneself to an event by specifying when and where it will be held. For example, God appointed Abraham to offer Isaac (Genesis 18:15-17). The word "appointment" is used metaphorically to refer to the specific appointment of a person in an institution or religious service, indicating their role or status within that community.