מִצְוָה: mitzvah (H4687), a Hebrew word meaning "a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)"
mitzvah
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The word "mitsvah" refers to a command or directive, which can be given by humans or by God. It is often used collectively to describe laws, ordinances, or precepts. The term originates from a root meaning "to command."
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
The Hebrew word mitzvah means "a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)," encompassing related ideas including commanded, law, ordinance, precept..
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מִצְוָה
Pronunciationmitzvah
H4687
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
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