Meaning
A statute is an established rule, law, or decree prescribed by an authority.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, a statute is an established rule, regulation, or decree given by an authority.
The term is frequently used for commands and regulations given by God to Israel concerning worship, conduct, justice, and the ordering of the nation.
Statutes may also refer to established rules or decrees made by earthly rulers.
Key References
- Exodus 15:25
- Leviticus 19:19
- Leviticus 26:46
- Numbers 9:14
- Deuteronomy 4:1
- Deuteronomy 6:20
- Joshua 24:25
- 2 Kings 17:37
- Psalm 19:8
- Psalm 119:5-8
- Psalm 119:16
- Ezekiel 20:11-13
- Luke 1:6
Related Terms
- Law
- Commandment
- Ordinance
- Precept
- Decree
- Judgment