Statutes ( huqqim, used 21 times): The noun is derived from the root verb “engrave” or “inscribe” the idea is the written word of God and the authority of His written word: “…declaring his authority and power of giving us laws.” (Matthew Poole).Commandments ( miswah/miswot, used 22 times): “This word emphasizes the straight authority of what is said…the right to give orders.” (Derek Kidner).To obey His testimonies “…signifies loyalty to the terms of the covenant made between the Lord and Israel.” (Willem VanGemeren) Testimonies ( edut/edot, used 23 times): This word is related to the word for witness.Judgments ( mispatim, used 23 times): “…from shaphat, to judge, determine, regulate, order, and discern, because they judge concerning our words and works show the rules by which they should be regulated and cause us to discern what is right and wrong, and decide accordingly.” (Adam Clarke).“Proceeding from his mouth and revealed by him to us…” (Matthew Poole) Word ( dabar, used 24 times): The idea is of the spoken word, God’s revealed word to man. ![]()
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