Though the number 613 is mentioned in the Talmud, its real significance increased in later medieval rabbinic literature, including many works listing or arranged by the mitzvot.
Meskipun jumlah 613 disebutkan dalam Talmud, nilai pentingnya meningkat dalam sastra rabbinik di kemudian hari, termasuk banyak karya yang memuat daftar atau disusun berdasarkan seluruh mitzvot.