מִצְוֺ֧ת
𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤕
mitseot
commandments
from צָוָה; a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law); (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept.
Leviticus 4:13 · Word #13
Lexicon H4687
| Lemma | מִצְוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mitsvâh |
| Strong's | H4687 |
| In-context | commandments |
Morphology HNcfpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H4687-15
commands of
| Root | צוה (ṣ-w-h) |
| Core Meanings | to command, charge, appoint, give authoritative direction |
| Semantic Range | commands, authoritative directives, injunctions, ordinances, prescribed duties, covenantal stipulations |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical theology, מִצְוֹת refers especially to the covenantal directives given by יהוה, forming the binding obligations of Israel’s relationship with Him. They express divine authority and define faithful obedience within the covenant community. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine plural construct (HNcfpc) from מִצְוָה; construct state indicates possession or association with a following noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִצְוֺת is the feminine plural construct form of מִצְוָה, derived from צוה (“to command, charge”). Rendering it as “commands of” preserves the plural feminine form and reflects the construct state, which grammatically links the word to what follows ("commands of …"). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root צוה (to command, charge, appoint, give authoritative direction)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6680-01 |
atsaveh | I will lay a charge |
H6680-02 |
atsavekha | I solemnly charge you |
H6680-03 |
atsavenu | I firmly charge him |
Word Usage (184 occurrences of H4687)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:5 | מִצְוֺתַ֖/י | mitseotay | my commandments |
| Exodus 15:26 | לְ/מִצְוֺתָ֔י/ו | lemitseotayv | to His commandments |
| Exodus 16:28 | מִצְוֺתַ֖/י | mitseotay | My commandments |