Mitzva
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mitzva is a noun meaning (Religion, Jewish) A meritorious deed or action.
Meaning
(Religion, Jewish) A meritorious deed or action.
More Meanings
- (Religion, Jewish) An order from rabbis or a commandment from the Bible
Example Sentences
Something that God would smile upon: a mitzvah.
Helping the elderly man to cross the street was a fine mitzvah for Robert.
Word Forms
- mitzvot
- mitzvah
- mitzvoth
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mitzvah, mitsvah, tzedakah, mikveh, mikva, simcha.
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