# 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" and " command" and "law" and "decree." All these terms involve instructions and requirements that God gives to his people or rulers give to their 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), [law](../kt/lawofmoses.md), [ordinance](../other/ordinance.md), [Yahweh](../kt/yahweh.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 11:11-13](en/tn/1ki/help/11/11)
* [Deuteronomy 06:20-23](en/tn/deu/help/06/20)
* [Ezekiel 33:14-16](en/tn/ezk/help/33/14)
* [Numbers 19:1-2](en/tn/num/help/19/01)