מִ֭צְוָה
𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤄
mitsevah
the commandment
from צָוָה; a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law); (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept.
Proverbs 19:16 · Word #2
Lexicon H4687
| Lemma | מִצְוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mitsvâh |
| Strong's | H4687 |
| In-context | the commandment |
Morphology HNcfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H4687-21
a commanded charge
| Root | צוה (ṣ-w-h) |
| Core Meanings | to command, charge, appoint, give orders |
| Semantic Range | command, commandment, directive, ordinance, precept, authoritative instruction (human or divine), collectively the Law. |
| Conceptual Significance | מִצְוָה represents an authoritative instruction, especially from יהוה, forming the foundation of covenantal obedience in Israel. It signifies not merely advice but binding direction that shapes communal and personal faithfulness. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine singular absolute; derived from the verbal root צוה in a nominal pattern indicating the result or content of commanding. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִצְוָה derives from the root צוה, "to command" or "to charge." Rendering it as "a commanded charge" preserves the sense of an authoritative directive that has been issued. The form is feminine singular absolute (HNcfsa), which is reflected by the singular English construction without possessive or plural elements. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root צוה (to command, charge, appoint, give orders)
| 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 |