מִצְוַ֥ת
𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤕
mitsvâh
commandment
Directive or instruction issued with authority, most frequently referring to a command issued by God to the Israelite people, but also occasionally used of human commands. The term designates specific injunctions, prescriptions, or statutes, often those given as part of a covenantal relationship, especially the authoritative directives found in the Torah. In some contexts, the word can refer more broadly to any command, rule, or regulation.
Isaiah 29:13 · Word #17
Lexicon H4687
| Lemma | מִצְוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mitsvâh |
| Strong's | H4687 |
| Definition | Directive or instruction issued with authority, most frequently referring to a command issued by God to the Israelite people, but also occasionally used of human commands. The term designates specific injunctions, prescriptions, or statutes, often those given as part of a covenantal relationship, especially the authoritative directives found in the Torah. In some contexts, the word can refer more broadly to any command, rule, or regulation. |
Morphology HNcfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | commandment |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4687-22
command of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state (HNcfsc). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִצְוָה denotes that which is commanded—an authoritative directive issued by one in authority. The construct singular form (feminine singular construct) requires the relational sense “command of,” linking it to what follows. |
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