Glossary entry

Hebrew term or phrase:

מִצְוָה

English translation:

Mitzva - (commandment)

Added to glossary by Akiva Brest (X)
Apr 5, 2006 07:51
18 yrs ago
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Hebrew term

מִצְוָה

Hebrew to English Art/Literary Religion
The context: "מצווה גדולה להפיץ חוברת זו ברבים!"
what do religious jews say?

Mitzva? or is there an English word?
Proposed translations (English)
5 +2 Mitzva
4 precept
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Non-PRO (1): Moshe Devere

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Proposed translations

+2
1 hr
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Mitzva

Reiligious Jews will say Mitzva
A Mitzva is a commandment from G-d and as such, is considered a good deed, therebye in your context: It is a good deed to publicy distribute the pamphlet.
Peer comment(s):

agree Moshe Devere : a commendable or worthy thing to do
30 mins
Thank you
agree judithyf
58 mins
Thank You
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "thank you! i think i'll take Mitzva."
2 hrs

precept

However, if unfortunately the target audience is not Jewish, you may wish to add the above term, which, I'm told by religious colleagues, means exactly that.
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