mitzvah

מצוה‎‎

mitzvah- A Hebrew word meaning "command" or "good deed".  These are one of three types of "commandments" given in Scripture: mitzvah, mishpat, and choq.  When G-d delivers an order that has an apparent rational basis it is considered a mitzvah.  Strongs #4687.  Pronounced MITZ vah.  Plural "mitzvot".