חָקָה
cha.qah
to engrave
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "cha.qah" (H2707) means "to engrave." This action involves carving or cutting into a surface, often with precision and care. The semantic domain of Construction & Crafts suggests that this word is related to the creation of objects, possibly through metalworking or stone carving. The four occurrences of "cha.qah" in the Bible indicate that it is a relatively rare but significant term. Its usage implies a level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, highlighting the importance of precision and care in the creation of objects.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
You also put my feet in the stocks, and mark all my paths. You set a bound to the soles of my feet,
Ezekiel 8:10So I went in and looked, and saw every form of creeping things, abominable animals, and all the idols of the house of Israel, portrayed around on the wall.
Ezekiel 23:14“She increased her prostitution; for she saw men portrayed on the wall, the images of the Chaldeans portrayed with red,
1 Kings 6:35He carved cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold fitted on the engraved work.