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The Hebrew Word

חֻקַּת [chukat] is the inflected form of a Hebrew noun, חֻקָּה [chukah (sometimes chuqah or chuqqah)- Strong's #2708], that means "appointed" or "statute".  It is used 106 times in 100 verses in the Tanakh.

 

First use in Scripture

The first time chukat is used in Scripture is in Genesis 26.

Because Abraham obeyed Me and kept My charge, My commandments, My statutes and My laws."  (Genesis 26:5)

 

Last use in Scripture

The last time chukat is used in Scripture is in Micah 6.

"The statutes of Omri And all the works of the house of Ahab are observed; And in their devices you walk. Therefore I will give you up for destruction And your inhabitants for derision, And you will bear the reproach of My people."  (Micah 6:16)

 

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Parashah Outline

  • Ordinance of the Red Heifer - Numbers 19:1
  • Death of Miriam - Numbers 20:1
  • The Water of Meribah - Numbers 20:8
  • Death of Aaron - Numbers 20:23
  • Arad Conquered - Numbers 21:1
  • The Bronze Serpent - Numbers 21:6
  • Two Victories - Numbers 21:21

 

Portraits of Messiah

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Other Observations

Commandments In the Parashah

3 of the traditional 613 commandments are found in this parashah.

  • 468- Carry out the procedure of the red heifer (Para Aduma)- Numbers 19:2
  • 467- Carry out the laws of impurity of the dead- Numbers 19:14
  • 469- Carry out the laws of the sprinkling water- Numbers 19:21

 

Related Verses In the Torah

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Related Verses In the Prophets

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Related Verses In the Writings

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Related Verses In the Apostolic Writings

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Appendix

100 verses that include chukkah (Strong's #2708)

View the list of verses on BlueLetterBible.org