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H2706 · Hebrew · Old Testament
חֹק
Choq
Noun, masculine
Statute, decree, ordinance

Definition

Choq means statute, decree, ordinance, or prescribed limit. It appears about 130 times. It refers to laws established by authority — divine commands, royal decrees, or natural laws governing creation.

Usage & Theological Significance

God's statutes represent His permanent, binding ordinances — foundational principles governing worship, festivals, and ethical conduct. Walking in God's statutes is the mark of covenant faithfulness and the path to blessing.

Key Bible Verses

Leviticus 18:4 Be careful to follow my decrees.
Psalm 119:5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
Jeremiah 31:35 He who decrees the moon and stars to shine.
Ezekiel 36:27 I will move you to follow my decrees.
Psalm 119:16 I delight in your decrees.

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