MITZVAH

Mitzvah

In its primary meaning, the Hebrew word ' refers to precepts and commandments as commanded by God. It is a word used in Judaism to refer to the 613 commandments given in the Torah and the seven rabbinic commandments instituted later for a total of 620. According to the teachings of Judaism, all moral laws are, or are derived from, divine commandments.

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mitzvah

Noun

  1. Any of the 613 commandments of Jewish law
  2. An act of kindness


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