Strong's Lexicon chaqah: To carve, to inscribe, to engrave Original Word: חָקָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of engraving or inscribing is "χαράσσω" (charassō), which means to engrave or carve. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chaqah" primarily means to carve, inscribe, or engrave. It conveys the action of cutting or etching into a surface, often with the intent of creating a lasting impression or record. This term is used in contexts where something is permanently marked or recorded, symbolizing durability and permanence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, engraving was a common practice for creating inscriptions on stone, metal, or clay. These inscriptions were often used for recording laws, decrees, or significant events. The act of engraving was seen as a way to ensure that important information was preserved for future generations. In the biblical context, engraving is sometimes associated with the divine act of inscribing laws or commands, emphasizing their eternal and unchanging nature. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cut in, carve NASB Translation carved (1), engraved (1), portrayed (1), set a limit (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָקָה verb only Pu`al cut in, carve (Late Hebrew represent, imitate; "" חקק) — Pu`al Participle מְחֻקֶּה 1 Kings 6:35; Ezekiel 8:10 + Ezekiel 23:14 (Co מְחֻקִּים, after ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 ᵑ9), carved figure on wall Ezekiel 8:10; Ezekiel 23:14 (where read אנשׁים מחקים, see above) = substantive carved work 1 Kings 6:35 (on doors of temple). Hithpa`el Imperfect2masculine singular עלשָֿׁרְשֵׁי רַגְלַי תִּתְחַקֶּה Job 13:27 thou gravest thee a graving (= markest a line) for (i.e. about) the soles of my feet, fixest limits for them (see Di). חֻקָּה see below חקק. below Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carved work, portrayed, set a print A primitive root; to carve; by implication, to delineate; also to entrench -- carved work, portrayed, set a print. Forms and Transliterations הַמְּחֻקֶּֽה׃ המחקה׃ מְחֻקֶּ֣ה מְחֻקֶּ֥ה מחקה תִּתְחַקֶּֽה׃ תתחקה׃ ham·mə·ḥuq·qeh hammechukKeh hamməḥuqqeh mə·ḥuq·qeh mechukKeh məḥuqqeh tiṯ·ḥaq·qeh titchakKeh tiṯḥaqqehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 6:35 HEB: מְיֻשָּׁ֖ר עַל־ הַמְּחֻקֶּֽה׃ NAS: evenly applied on the engraved work. KJV: fitted upon the carved work. INT: evenly on the engraved Job 13:27 Ezekiel 8:10 Ezekiel 23:14 4 Occurrences |
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