Deuteronomy 6:6

6 Never forget these commands that I am giving you today. 1

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, remember this! The Lord - and the Lord alone - is our God.
5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
6 Never forget these commands that I am giving you today.
7 Teach them to your children. Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working.
8 Tie them on your arms and wear them on your foreheads as a reminder.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 6.6-9Deuteronomy 11.18-20.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.