Strong’s H4687

מִצְוָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

mitsvah

Pronunciation

mits-VAH

Definition

Commandment

Meaning

a command

Usage

The term "mitsvah" refers to a commandment or directive given by God, often found within the context of the Torah. It encompasses both moral and ceremonial laws that were given to the Israelites. The commandments are seen as divine instructions meant to guide the people in their relationship with God and with one another.

Bible references

Genesis 26:5;Exodus 15:26;Exodus 16:28;Exodus 20:6;Exodus 24:12;Leviticus 4:2;Leviticus 4:13;Leviticus 4:22;Leviticus 4:27;Leviticus 5:17;Leviticus 22:31;Leviticus 26:3;Leviticus 26:14;Leviticus 26:15;Leviticus 27:34;Numbers 15:22;Numbers 15:31;Numbers 15:39;Numbers 15:40;Numbers 36:13;Deuteronomy 4:2;Deuteronomy 4:40;Deuteronomy 5:10;Deuteronomy 5:29;Deuteronomy 5:31