Strong's Hebrew: 2711. חִקְקֵי (cheqeq) -- Decree, statute, ordinance

Strong's Lexicon

cheqeq: Decree, statute, ordinance

Original Word: חֵקֶק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: cheqeq
Pronunciation: khay'-kek
Phonetic Spelling: (khay'-kek)
Definition: Decree, statute, ordinance
Meaning: an enactment, a resolution

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָקַק (chaqaq), meaning "to engrave" or "to inscribe."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1345 (δικαίωμα, dikaiōma) - ordinance, requirement

- G3551 (νόμος, nomos) - law

Usage: The Hebrew word "cheqeq" refers to a decree or statute, often used in the context of laws or commands that are established and authoritative. It conveys the idea of something that is firmly set, much like an inscription that is carved into stone. In the biblical context, "cheqeq" is often associated with divine laws or decrees given by God to His people, emphasizing their permanence and importance.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, laws and decrees were central to the community's covenant relationship with God. These statutes were not merely legal requirements but were seen as divine instructions that guided the moral and spiritual life of the nation. The concept of a "decree" in the ancient Near East often carried the weight of authority and was expected to be obeyed without question. Inscriptions of laws on stone or metal were common practices to ensure their durability and public accessibility.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
the same as choq, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

decree, thought

From chaqaq; an enactment, a resolution -- decree, thought.

see HEBREW chaqaq

Forms and Transliterations

חִקְקֵי־ חקקי־ chikkei ḥiq·qê- ḥiqqê-

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