What does חָקַק · δικαίωμα mean in the Bible?
חָקַק · δικαίωμα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "statute, decree, prescribed law".
Hebrew · H2710, G1345
Choq
Properly, to hack , i.e. engrave (Judges 5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive times) or (gen.) prescribe · an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision
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חָקַקH2710properly, to hack , i.e. engrave (Judges 5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive times) or (gen.) prescribe
Pronunciationḥāqaq
To engrave or inscribe laws permanently; metaphorically, to establish or decree with binding authority
Open lexicon entry →δικαίωμαG1345an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision
Pronunciationdikaíōma
A concrete expression of divine righteousness: ordinance, judicial verdict, or righteous deed.
Open lexicon entry →What does choq (choq) mean in the Bible?
חָקַק · δικαίωμα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "statute, decree, prescribed law".
Full entry for choq (H2710, G1345) · Open the biblical lexicon
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2710, G1345?
H2710, G1345 is connected to 19 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. statute, decree, prescribed law
Source Gloss
statute, decree, prescribed law
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups3Aligned forms6
Poel3×
Participle activeDeut 33:21 · Judg 5:142×
ImperfectProv 8:151×
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense2×
Participle passiveEzek 23:141×
Participle activeIsa 22:161×
Pualintensive passive — intensive action received by the subject1×
Participle passiveProv 31:51×
Word Origins
choq is a primitive root - no further derivation.