חָקַק
cha.qaq (H2710)
to decree
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "cha.qaq" (H2710) is used to convey the idea of decreeing or commanding. This verb is associated with the realm of law and justice, indicating a sense of authority and decision-making. In the context of the Bible, "cha.qaq" is used 19 times to describe the actions of God and human leaders. The range of usage for "cha.qaq" suggests that it can be applied to both divine and human contexts. It implies a sense of finality and authority, as if a decision has been made and is now being put into effect. This word is not limited to any specific aspect of law or justice, but rather encompasses a broad range of situations where a decree or command is issued. The significance of "cha.qaq" lies in its representation of the power and authority that underlies the concept of law and justice. It highlights the idea that decisions have consequences and that those in positions of authority have a responsibility to act in accordance with established principles.
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The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs. To him will the obedience of the peoples be.
the well, which the princes dug, which the nobles of the people dug, with the scepter, and with their poles.” From the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah;
He provided the first part for himself, for the lawgiver’s portion reserved was reserved for him. He came with the heads of the people. He executed the righteousness of Yahweh, His ordinances with Israel.”
My heart is toward the governors of Israel, who offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless Yahweh!
Those whose root is in Amalek came out of Ephraim, after you, Benjamin, among your peoples. Governors come down out of Machir. Those who handle the marshal’s staff came out of Zebulun.
Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is the defense of my head. Judah is my scepter.
Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is my helmet. Judah is my scepter.
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
When he established the heavens, I was there. When he set a circle on the surface of the deep,
when he gave to the sea its boundary, that the waters should not violate his commandment, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,
lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the justice due to anyone who is afflicted.
Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, and to the writers who write oppressive decrees;
‘What are you doing here? Who has you here, that you have dug out a tomb here?’ Cutting himself out a tomb on high, chiseling a habitation for himself in the rock!”
Now go, write it before them on a tablet, and inscribe it in a book, that it may be for the time to come forever and ever.
For Yahweh is our judge. Yahweh is our lawgiver. Yahweh is our king. He will save us.
Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Your walls are continually before me.
“You also, son of man, take a tile, and lay it before yourself, and portray on it a city, even Jerusalem.
“She increased her prostitution; for she saw men portrayed on the wall, the images of the Chaldeans portrayed with red,