commandment

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments n

the biblical commandments of Moses

God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus

Greek words, meaning "Lord, have mercy upon us," used in the Mass, the breviary offices, the litany of the saints, etc. The name given to the response to the Commandments, in the service of the Church of England and of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

n (Judaism) a precept or commandment of the Jewish law n (Judaism) a good deed performed out of religious duty