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mitzvah

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/ˈmɪtsvə/ · mitz-vah

A commandment or good deed that is performed as part of Jewish law.

Meanings

nounformal

A commandment or good deed that is performed as part of Jewish law.

یہ ایک حکم یا نیک عمل ہے جو یہودی قانون کے تحت انجام دیا جاتا ہے۔

مِصْوَة

mitzvah

Formal: نیکی

Synonyms

deedcommandmentpreceptعملحکماحکام

Antonyms

sinwrongdoingimmoralityگناہخطابدعملی

Common Collocations

  • perform a mitzvah
  • obligation of mitzvah
  • mitzvah project

Example Sentences

Performing a mitzvah brings joy to the community.

مِصْوَة انجام دینے سے کمیونٹی میں خوشی پھیلتی ہے۔

Mitzvah anjam dene se community mein khushi phailti hai.

It is a mitzvah to help those in need.

ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کرنا ایک مِصْوَة ہے۔

Zaroorat-mando ki madad karna ek mitzvah hai.

In Jewish tradition, every mitzvah counts.

یہودی روایات میں، ہر مِصْوَة کی اہمیت ہے۔

Yehudi riwayat mein, har mitzvah ki ahmiyat hai.

Easily Confused With

mitzva:Mitzvah is the singular form, while mitzvot is the plural form in Hebrew.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of mitzvah as a 'mission' in Jewish culture to do good.

Picture a group of people coming together to perform acts of kindness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Hebrew "מִצְוָה" — commandment, good deed

First known use: 1600s

The term mitzvah in Judaism refers to a commandment or a good deed performed as prescribed in the Torah. It reflects Jewish law and ethical behavior.