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In its primary meaning, the Hebrew word ' ( mīṣvā, plural mīṣvōt ; "commandment") refers to a commandment from God to be performed as a religious duty. Jewish law in large part consists of discussion of these commandments. According to religious tradition, there are 613 such commandments. In its secondary meaning, the word mitzvah refers to a deed performed in order to fulfill such a commandment. Wikipedia