The word "צבא" (Tzavah) in Hebrew translates to "army" or "military." It refers to an organized group of soldiers tasked with defending or fighting for a nation. In a broader sense, it can refer to any form of organized effort with discipline and structure.

In our tradition, the word tzavah has deeper layers of meaning. For instance, in the Torah, the term "צבאות ה'" (Tzivot Hashem) is used to describe the "Hosts of Hashem" or the heavenly army, referring to the spiritual forces that carry out Hashem's will. Additionally, the Jewish people are sometimes referred to as "Hashem's army," especially in the context of fulfilling mitzvot and advancing the divine purpose in the world.

In modern Hebrew, Tzavah refers to the Israeli Defense Forces (Tzahal - צה"ל), which is responsible for the defense and security of the State of Israel.