mitzvah
Mitzvah (noun) means one of the 613 commandments in Jewish religious law. Example: “Observant Jews try to follow each mitzvah as part of daily life.”
How to use mitzvah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA religious duty in Judaism, or more casually, a kind and worthwhile thing to do.
Word forms
mitzvahs plural, mitzvot plural, mitzvoth plural, mitzvos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew מצווה (mitsvá), meaning "a commandment."
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What does “mitzvah” mean?
The word “mitzvah” means one of the 613 commandments in Jewish religious law. In plain terms, a religious duty in Judaism, or more casually, a kind and worthwhile thing to do.
How do you pronounce “mitzvah”?
“Mitzvah” is pronounced MIHTS-vuh (/ˈmɪts.və/ in IPA).
How do you use “mitzvah” in a sentence?
Here is “mitzvah” used in a sentence: “Observant Jews try to follow each mitzvah as part of daily life.”
What part of speech is “mitzvah”?
“Mitzvah” is a noun.
Where does the word “mitzvah” come from?
The word “mitzvah” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew מצווה (mitsvá), meaning "a commandment.".
How many meanings does “mitzvah” have?
“Mitzvah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of the 613 commandments in Jewish religious law.
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