Chukim
ויקרא יט ,יט: אֶת־חֻקֹתַ י תִּ שְׁ מֹרו
Statues are laws commanded by HaShem which defy logical explanation and must be accepted on faith. However, the Sforno feels that not all Chukim are equal. Some appear more understandable than others since their purpose is to maintain the balance and order of nature as ordained by HaShem, the Creator.
However, some not only seem to lack rationale but contain seemingly contradictory elements. One example is the law of the designated bond-woman (שפחה חרופה). The Sforno explains that paradoxically the Torah does indicate some reason for this statue. The guilt of the bond-woman lies in the fact that having nothing to lose in regard to her reputation, she feels she may as well be the seductress; hence she is punished. The man on the other hand is a prisoner of passion and thus closer to an unintentional transgressor; therefore he can atone with a sacrifice.
