Deuteronomy 6:4 net — The Essence of the Covenant Principles Listen, Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!

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"The Essence of the Covenant Principles Listen, Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!"

— Deuteronomy 6:4, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

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Exhortation to Keep the Covenant Principles Now these are the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that the LORD your God instructed me to teach you so that you may carry them out in the land where you are headed

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and that you may so revere the LORD your God that you will keep all his statutes and commandments that I am giving you– you, your children, and your grandchildren– all your lives, to prolong your days.

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Pay attention, Israel, and be careful to do this so that it may go well with you and that you may increase greatly in number– as the LORD, God of your ancestors, said to you, you will have a land flowing with milk and honey.

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The Essence of the Covenant Principles Listen, Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!

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You must love the LORD your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and all your strength.

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Exhortation to Teach the Covenant Principles These words I am commanding you today must be kept in mind,

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and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.

Deuteronomy 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 6:4 say?
Deuteronomy 6:4 in the NET Bible reads: “The Essence of the Covenant Principles Listen, Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!”
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 (NET): “The Essence of the Covenant Principles Listen, Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!” 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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