חֻקֹּתַ/י֙

𐤇𐤒𐤕/𐤉

chuqqâh

my-statutes

A formal regulation or decree given as binding, especially in the context of religious, ceremonial, or civil life in ancient Israel. Primarily refers to a decree or statute that is established as a fixed requirement, often associated with ritual, cultic, or legal matters. In certain contexts, it may also refer to prescribed portions, assigned times, or appointed customs based on established ordinance.

H2708

Leviticus 20:22 · Word #4

Lexicon H2708

Lemmaחֻקָּה
Lemma (Paleo)𐤇𐤒𐤄
Transliterationchuqqâh
Strong'sH2708
DefinitionA formal regulation or decree given as binding, especially in the context of religious, ceremonial, or civil life in ancient Israel. Primarily refers to a decree or statute that is established as a fixed requirement, often associated with ritual, cultic, or legal matters. In certain contexts, it may also refer to prescribed portions, assigned times, or appointed customs based on established ordinance.

Morphology HNcbpc/Sp1cs All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Subtype c — Common — Common noun
Gender b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine)
Number p — Plural — Plural
State c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word

Common Translation

Phrasemy-statutes

SIBI-P1 Translation H2708-07

my inscribed decrees

Morphological NotesFeminine plural noun in construct state with 1st common singular pronominal suffix.
Rendering RationaleThe noun חֻקָּה derives from חקק, "to inscribe, decree," emphasizing a binding regulation as something engraved or formally fixed. The plural construct with 1st person singular suffix is rendered "my," preserving both plurality and possession.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

my statutes

Same as P1Yes
RationaleStandardized from "my inscribed decrees".