Deuteronomy 6:4 asv — Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah:

American Standard Version

"Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah: "

— Deuteronomy 6:4, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

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Now this is the commandment, the statutes, and the ordinances, which Jehovah your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it;

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that thou mightest fear Jehovah thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.

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Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as Jehovah, the God of thy fathers, hath promised unto thee, in a land flowing with milk and honey.

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Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah:

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and thou shalt love Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

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And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart;

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and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Deuteronomy 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 6:4 say?
Deuteronomy 6:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah: ”
Where is Deuteronomy 6:4 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 6:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 6, verse 4.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 6:4.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 6:4 in?
Deuteronomy 6:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 6:4?
Deuteronomy 6:4 reads (ASV): “Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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