The meaning of “חֻקָּה”
Understanding chuqqâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of חֹק, and meaning substantially the same appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. - {an enactment...
חֻקָּה
feminine of חֹק, and meaning substantially the same appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. - {an enactment - hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)} 1) statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed 1a) statute
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:5 | “Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.” Word: חֻקָּה (chuqqâh) | |
| Leviticus 19:37 | “Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the Lord. ” Word: חֻקָּה (chuqqâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:15 | “But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:” Word: חֻקָּה (chuqqâh) | |
| 1 Kings 11:11 | “Wherefore the Lord said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant.” Word: חֻקָּה (chuqqâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 7:19 | “But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them;” Word: חֻקָּה (chuqqâh) |
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