huk
9.9
A religious rule in Jewish law with no clear reason
- noun
- /hʊk/
- Jargon
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huk
- The prohibition against mixing wool and linen is considered a huk in Jewish tradition.
Examples
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Many scholars debate the significance of each huk found in the Torah.
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Some people follow every huk even if they do not understand its purpose.
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The huk is complex.
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Rabbi Cohen often discusses the huk in his sermons.
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The prohibition against mixing wool and linen is considered a huk in Jewish tradition.
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Many scholars debate the significance of each huk found in the Torah.
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Some people follow every huk even if they do not understand its purpose.
Synonyms
commandment
vshuk
142
6.7
An important rule given by a religious or moral leader
is a specific rule in Jewish law with no explained reason
Surface Forms
Etymology
Huk comes from the Hebrew word hok meaning 'statute' or 'decree', and it names a rule given by God whose reason is not explained. That's why a huk is a command people follow even if they do not understand its purpose.