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mitzvah Definition and Meaning in English (mitzvah definition)

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Mitzvah definition: In Judaism, a divine commandment or a religious law that a Jew is commanded to perform.

Definitions of Mitzvah

  1. 1noun(formal)

    In Judaism, a divine commandment or a religious law that a Jew is commanded to perform.

  2. 2noun(colloquial)

    A good deed or an act of kindness, often performed out of religious duty or for a charitable purpose.

Example Sentences

formal

“Observing Shabbat is an important mitzvah for many Jewish people.”

casual

“She felt it was a mitzvah to volunteer at the soup kitchen every week.”

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Mitzvah definition: In Judaism, a divine commandment or a religious law that a Jew is commanded to perform.
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'Mitzvah' translates to 'mitzvah' in English. Mitzvah definition: In Judaism, a divine commandment or a religious law that a Jew is commanded to perform.
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