חֹ֑ק
𐤇𐤒
chôq
measure
A statute, ordinance, prescribed enactment, or regulation. חֹק refers primarily to a rule, regulation, or decree established by authority, especially those that are legislated or prescribed as binding within the Israelite community. The term encompasses official statutes set by the deity, as well as, in some contexts, customs or established norms universally observed. It may refer to laws regarding religious, social, or ritual obligations, prescribed measurements or portions, as well as allotted times or appointed tasks.
Isaiah 5:14 · Word #8
Lexicon H2706
| Lemma | חֹק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤒 |
| Transliteration | chôq |
| Strong's | H2706 |
| Definition | A statute, ordinance, prescribed enactment, or regulation. חֹק refers primarily to a rule, regulation, or decree established by authority, especially those that are legislated or prescribed as binding within the Israelite community. The term encompasses official statutes set by the deity, as well as, in some contexts, customs or established norms universally observed. It may refer to laws regarding religious, social, or ritual obligations, prescribed measurements or portions, as well as allotted times or appointed tasks. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | measure |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2706-08
prescribed statute
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֹק denotes that which is inscribed or engraved—hence a binding regulation established by authority. "Prescribed statute" preserves the root sense of something formally set down and fixed, while reflecting its masculine singular absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
measure
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'prescribed statute' is a general sense for חֹק, but in this context, it clearly means 'measure' (standard/limit), referring to Sheol's limitless appetite. Adjusted to contextually appropriate definition per SILEX nuance. |