Commandments

biblical principles relating to ethics and worship

five basic acts in Islam

Jewish coming-of-age rituals

first Christian synod (c. 48–50 AD)

In its primary meaning, the Hebrew word '''''' (; , ; ) refers to a commandment from God to be performed as a religious duty. Jewish law () in large part consists of discussions of these commandments. According to religious tradition, there are 613 commandments.

traditional Jewish enumeration of regulations in the Torah

Jesus's paraphrase of the Old Testament: “Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength” (Mk 12:29–30)

Laws considered binding on the Catholic faithful

in Christianity, Jesus’ commandment to “love one another“

covenant between God and the biblical Israelites

dispute and controversy in Christianity

recommended philanthropic deed in different cultures and religions

the mitzvah (Jewish religious commandment) to visit and extend aid to the sick