מִצְוָה
A command , whether human or divine (collectively, the Law )
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What does מִצְוָה (mitsvah) mean in the Bible?
מִצְוָה (mitsvah) is a Hebrew word meaning "a command , whether human or divine (collectively, the Law )". a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law) BDB: commandment Usage: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. Receiving instruction reflects submission to wisdom and ultimately to God. This term runs through the canonical themes of Wisdom.
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Meaning
Divine command carrying covenantal weight; OT's primary term for God's binding directives and obligations under the Law.
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law) BDB: commandment Usage: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept.
Why This Word Matters
Receiving instruction reflects submission to wisdom and ultimately to God. Proverbs 10:8
Instruction functions as a guiding light for moral life. Proverbs 6:20-35
The passage emphasizes preserving divine instruction as a guiding authority. Proverbs 7:1-5
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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