RELIGIONS
JUDAISM
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Detailed explanation-1: -In its primary meaning, the Hebrew word mitzvah (/ˈmɪtsvə/; Hebrew: , mīṣvā [mit͡sˈva], plural mīṣvōt [mit͡sˈvot]; “commandment") refers to a commandment commanded by God to be performed as a religious duty. Jewish law (halakha) in large part consists of discussion of these commandments.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 613 mitzvot can be found in the Torah and they guide Jews on how to live a good life. Many Jews believe that disobeying the mitzvot will result in punishment. Mizvot means ‘commandments’ (plural).
Detailed explanation-3: -The 613 refers to the 613 Jewish commandments (mitzvot in Hebrew) extracted from the Old Testament. This immense work by Archie Rand includes one painting for each one of the 613 mitzvot.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mitzvot can be divided into two categories: Biblical Mitzvot and Rabbinic Mitzvot. Biblical Mitzvot consist of the 613 commandments found in the Torah and the Talmud. These Mitzvot include many laws related to behaviour, such as keeping Kosher, observing Shabbat, honouring parents, giving to charity, and more.