2707. chaqah

Lexicon

chaqah: To carve, to inscribe, to engrave

Original Word: חָקָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chaqah
Pronunciation: khaw-kaw'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-kaw')
Definition: To carve, to inscribe, to engrave
Meaning: to carve, to delineate, to entrench

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.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a 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

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G864: ἀφορίζω (aphorizo) • This Greek term shares a conceptual link with חָקָה (chaqah) in the sense of setting apart or delineating. While the Greek term is more commonly used in the New Testament to describe separation or distinction, it aligns with the Hebrew concept of establishing boundaries or inscribing something with clear definition.

In summary, חָקָה (chaqah) is a Hebrew verb that encapsulates the idea of carving or engraving with precision and permanence, often used metaphorically to describe the enduring nature of divine laws and principles. Its corresponding Greek term, ἀφορίζω (aphorizo), reflects a similar notion of setting apart or delineating with clarity and purpose.

Usage: The verb חָקָה (chaqah) is used in the context of carving or engraving, often implying the act of inscribing or delineating something with precision and permanence. It can also refer to the act of entrenching, suggesting a sense of establishing or setting something firmly.

Context: • The Hebrew verb חָקָה (chaqah) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the act of engraving or inscribing. This term conveys the idea of creating something with lasting impact, whether it be physical carvings or metaphorical inscriptions.
• In the context of ancient Israelite culture, carving and engraving were significant for both religious and cultural expressions. The act of engraving was not merely artistic but often carried deep symbolic meaning, representing permanence and authority.
• The usage of חָקָה (chaqah) can be seen in passages where the permanence of God's laws or decrees is emphasized, illustrating the enduring nature of divine commandments as if they were carved in stone.
• The concept of entrenching, as derived from this root, also suggests the establishment of boundaries or principles that are meant to be unyielding and steadfast.

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 tiṯḥaqqeh

Englishman'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
HEB: שָׁרְשֵׁ֥י רַ֝גְלַ֗י תִּתְחַקֶּֽה׃
NAS: my paths; You set a limit for the soles
KJV: unto all my paths; thou settest a print upon the heels
INT: the soles of my feet set

Ezekiel 8:10
HEB: בֵּ֣ית יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל מְחֻקֶּ֥ה עַל־ הַקִּ֖יר
NAS: of Israel, were carved on the wall
KJV: of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall
INT: of the house of Israel were carved on the wall

Ezekiel 23:14
HEB: וַתֵּ֗רֶא אַנְשֵׁי֙ מְחֻקֶּ֣ה עַל־ הַקִּ֔יר
NAS: men portrayed on the wall,
KJV: men pourtrayed upon the wall,
INT: saw men portrayed on the wall

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2707
4 Occurrences

ham·mə·ḥuq·qeh — 1 Occ.
mə·ḥuq·qeh — 2 Occ.
tiṯ·ḥaq·qeh — 1 Occ.