choq

חק

choq- A Hebrew word meaning "statute" usually referring to a commandment whose meaning or reason is obscure.  These are one of three types of "commandments" given in Scripture: mitzvah, mishpat, and choq.  A primary example of a choq is the divine command regarding the red hefer.  Strongs #2706.  Pronounced KHOHQ.  Plural "chuqqim".