Deuteronomio 6:7

7 y las repetirás a tus hijos, y hablarás de ellas estando en tu casa, y andando por el camino, y acostado en la cama, y levantándote

Deuteronomio 6:7 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 6:7

And thou shall teach them diligently unto thy children
Care and diligence are to be used, and pains taken, to instruct children, as soon as they are capable, in the knowledge of God, and of his commandments; that they are to love him, fear him, serve, and worship him; this is to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, ( Ephesians 6:4 ) , it may be rendered "thou shalt whet or sharpen them" ^F19, the words or commandments; it is expressive of diligence and industry in teaching, by frequent repetition of things, by inculcating them continually into their minds, endeavouring to imprint them there, that they may be sharp, ready, and expert in them:

and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house;
at the time of meals, or at leisure hours, or even when employed in any business in the house which will admit of it; every opportunity should be taken to instil the knowledge of divine things into their tender minds: and when thou walkest by the way;
in a journey, and any of his children with him; or for diversion, in the garden, field, or vineyard; occasion may be taken on sight of any of the works of creation to lead into a discourse concerning God, his nature, perfections, and works, and the obligations his creatures lie under to love, fear, and serve him: and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up; at the time of going to bed, and rising from it; which, as they are seasons of prayer to God, may be improved in instruction of children.

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FOOTNOTES:

F19 (Mtnnvw) "et acues ea", Vatablus, Piscator.

Deuteronomio 6:7 In-Context

5 Y amarás al SEÑOR tu Dios con todo tu corazón, y con toda tu alma, y con todo tu poder

6 Y estas palabras que yo te mando hoy, estarán sobre tu corazón

7 y las repetirás a tus hijos, y hablarás de ellas estando en tu casa, y andando por el camino, y acostado en la cama, y levantándote

8 y has de atarlas por señal en tu mano, y estarán por frontales entre tus ojos

9 y las escribirás en los postes de tu casa, y en tus portadas