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mitzvah

/ˈmɪts.və/
mitz · vah
Plural:mitzvahs
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• noun

1

A good deed, charitable act, or worthy kindness performed for the benefit of others.

Example

"Volunteering to deliver hot meals to homebound neighbors was a genuine mitzvah."

2

In Judaism, any of the 613 religious commandments or precepts ordained in the Torah, or the fulfillment of such a precept.

Example

"Observing the Sabbath is considered a central mitzvah in Jewish tradition."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Hebrew, the plural is 'mitzvot' (or 'mitzvoth'), though the anglicized plural 'mitzvahs' is widely accepted in general English usage.

• Nearby Words

mitta mitta
mitten
mittened
mitzvah
mix
mixability
mixable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew 'mitzvah' (commandment, precept), derived from the verb root 'tzavah', meaning to command or ordain.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mitzvah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mitzvah
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