mitzvah

• Nom issu du judaïsme désignant un commandement divin ou une prescription de la loi juive, ainsi qu'une bonne action accomplie par devoir religieux.

A noun from Judaism referring to a divine commandment or precept of Jewish law, as well as a good deed performed out of religious duty.

1. Religious commandmentC1formal

   A divine precept or rule of conduct prescribed by Jewish law.

   Commandement religieux (judaïsme)

   • One of the most important mitzvahs is honoring one's parents.
   • The rabbi explained the mitzvah of giving charity.
   • Observing the Sabbath is a central mitzvah in Judaism.
   • She learned about the 613 mitzvahs in her Hebrew school.

   Synonymescommandmentdirectivelawordinancepreceptstatute

2. Good deedB2formal

   A benevolent act performed as a religious duty or out of moral obligation.

   Bonne action

   • Visiting the sick is considered a great mitzvah.
   • He helped the elderly woman with her groceries as a mitzvah.
   • Performing a mitzvah can bring spiritual fulfillment.
   • The community came together to fulfill the mitzvah of providing food for the needy.