Deuteronomy 6:6

6 The commandments I give you today must be in your hearts.

Deuteronomy 6:6 Meaning and Commentary

Deuteronomy 6:6

And these words, which I command thee this day
To hearken to, observe, and take notice of, that God is one, and is to be loved in the strongest manner that possibly can be:

shall be in thine heart;
on the table of the heart, as the Targum of Jonathan; see ( 2 Corinthians 3:3 ) , be cordially received, have a place in the affections of the heart, and be retained in mind and memory.

Deuteronomy 6:6 In-Context

4 Israel, listen to me. The LORD is our God. The LORD is the one and only God.

5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength.

6 The commandments I give you today must be in your hearts.

7 Make sure your children learn them. Talk about them when you are at home. Talk about them when you walk along the road. Speak about them when you go to bed. And speak about them when you get up.

8 Write them down and tie them on your hands as a reminder. Also tie them on your foreheads.