Hebrew · H4687, G1785

מִצְוָה

A command , whether human or divine (collectively, the Law ) · commandment

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מִצְוָהH4687a command , whether human or divine (collectively, the Law )

Pronunciationmitsvah

Divine command carrying covenantal weight; OT's primary term for God's binding directives and obligations under the Law.

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ἐντολήG1785commandment

Pronunciationentolḗ

Authoritative directive from God or Christ requiring obedience; often religious precepts or moral rules.

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What does מִצְוָה (mitzvah) mean in the Bible?

מִצְוָה · ἐντολή is a Hebrew phrase meaning "instruction, command, or authoritative directive".

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What does מִצְוָה · ἐντολή mean in the Bible?

מִצְוָה · ἐντολή is a Hebrew phrase meaning "instruction, command, or authoritative directive".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4687, G1785?

H4687, G1785 is connected to 184 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. instruction, command, or authoritative directive

Strong'sH4687, G1785

Lexical occurrences184 verses

Source Gloss

instruction, command, or authoritative directive

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