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.
Leviticus 20:22 · Word #4
Lexicon H2708
| Lemma | חֻקָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤒𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chuqqâh |
| Strong's | H2708 |
| Definition | 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. |
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
| Phrase | my-statutes |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2708-07
my inscribed decrees
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural noun in construct state with 1st common singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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 P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "my inscribed decrees". |