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# statute, statutes #
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## Definition: ##
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A statute is a specific written law that provides guidance for people to live by.
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* 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.
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* King David said that he delighted himself in Yahweh's statutes.
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* The term "statute" could also be translated as "specific command" or "special decree."
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(See also: [command](../other/command.md), [decree](../other/decree.md), [law](../kt/lawofmoses.md), [ordinance](../other/ordinance.md), [Yahweh](../kt/yahweh.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 11:11-13](en/tn/1ki/help/11/11)
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* [Deuteronomy 06:20-23](en/tn/deu/help/06/20)
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* [Ezekiel 33:14-16](en/tn/ezk/help/33/14)
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* [Numbers 19:1-2](en/tn/num/help/19/01) |