Deuteronomy 6:6 bbe — Keep these words, which I say to you this day, deep in your hearts;

Bible in Basic English

"Keep these words, which I say to you this day, deep in your hearts;"

— Deuteronomy 6:6, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

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So give ear, O Israel, and take care to do this; so that it may be well for you, and you may be greatly increased, as the Lord the God of your fathers has given you his word, in a land flowing with milk and honey.

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Give ear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord:

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And the Lord your God is to be loved with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

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Keep these words, which I say to you this day, deep in your hearts;

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Teaching them to your children with all care, talking of them when you are at rest in your house or walking by the way, when you go to sleep and when you get up.

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Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow;

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Have them lettered on the pillars of your houses and over the doors of your towns.

Deuteronomy 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 6:6 say?
Deuteronomy 6:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Keep these words, which I say to you this day, deep in your hearts;”
Where is Deuteronomy 6:6 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 6:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 6, verse 6.
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 6:6.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 6:6 in?
Deuteronomy 6:6 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 6:6?
Deuteronomy 6:6 reads (BBE): “Keep these words, which I say to you this day, deep in your hearts;” 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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