Strong's Lexicon cheqeq: Decree, statute, ordinance Original Word: חֵקֶק 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 Originthe 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-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:15 HEB: רְאוּבֵ֔ן גְּדֹלִ֖ים חִקְקֵי־ לֵֽב׃ KJV: [there were] great thoughts of heart. INT: of Reuben great thoughts of heart Isaiah 10:1 2 Occurrences |
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