# statute, statutes #

## Definition: ##

A statute is a specific written law that provides guidance for people to live by.

* The term "statute" is similar in meaning to "ordinance" or " command" or "law" or "decree." All these terms involve instructions and requirements that God gives to his people.
* King David said that he delighted himself in Yahweh's statutes.
* The term "statute" could also be translated as "specific command" or "special decree."

(See also: [command](../other/command.md) **·** [decree](../other/decree.md) **·** [lawofmoses](../kt/lawofmoses.md) **·** [ordinance](../other/ordinance.md) **·** [yahweh](../kt/yahweh.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 11:11-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/11/11)
* [Deuteronomy 06:20-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/06/20)
* [Ezekiel 33:14-16](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/33/14)
* [Numbers 19:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/num/19/01)