Deuteronomy 6:6

6 Take to heart these words that I give you today.

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 Listen, Israel: The LORD is our God. The LORD is the only God.

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

6 Take to heart these words that I give you today.

7 Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you're at home or away, when you lie down or get up.

8 [Write them down, and] tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands as a reminder.