הַ/מִּצְוֺ֞ת
𐤄/𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤕
mitsvâh
are the commandments
Directive or instruction issued with authority, most frequently referring to a command issued by God to the Israelite people, but also occasionally used of human commands. The term designates specific injunctions, prescriptions, or statutes, often those given as part of a covenantal relationship, especially the authoritative directives found in the Torah. In some contexts, the word can refer more broadly to any command, rule, or regulation.
Numbers 36:13 · Word #2
Lexicon H4687
| Lemma | מִצְוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mitsvâh |
| Strong's | H4687 |
| Definition | Directive or instruction issued with authority, most frequently referring to a command issued by God to the Israelite people, but also occasionally used of human commands. The term designates specific injunctions, prescriptions, or statutes, often those given as part of a covenantal relationship, especially the authoritative directives found in the Torah. In some contexts, the word can refer more broadly to any command, rule, or regulation. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | are the commandments |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4687-04
the commands
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine plural absolute with definite article (הַ + מִצְוֺת). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִצְוָה denotes that which is commanded from the root צוה. The feminine plural absolute form with the definite article is accurately reflected as "the commands," preserving both plurality and definiteness. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the commands
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'the commands' captures the intended meaning in context, per the SILEX definition (divine directives/laws). No adjustment needed. |