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noun
A meritorious deed or action.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Jewish
Qualifier: Religion
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An order from rabbis or a commandment from the Bible
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Jewish
Qualifier: Religion
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From ancient Hebrew text and scrolls.
