Deuteronomy 6:7 cpdv — And you shall explain them to your sons. And you shall meditate upon them sitting in your house, and walking on a journ…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you shall explain them to your sons. And you shall meditate upon them sitting in your house, and walking on a journey, when lying down and when rising up. "

— Deuteronomy 6:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 6 — Context

4

Listen, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord.

5

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength.

6

And these words, which I instruct to you this day, shall be in your heart.

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And you shall explain them to your sons. And you shall meditate upon them sitting in your house, and walking on a journey, when lying down and when rising up.

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And you shall bind them like a sign on your hand, and they shall be placed and shall move between your eyes.

9

And you shall write them at the threshold and on the doors of your house.

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And when the Lord your God will have led you into the land, about which he swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and when he will have given to you great and excellent cities, which you did not build;

Deuteronomy 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 6:7 say?
Deuteronomy 6:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you shall explain them to your sons. And you shall meditate upon them sitting in your house, and walking on a journey, when lying down and when rising up. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 6:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 6, verse 7.
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 6:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 6:7 in?
Deuteronomy 6:7 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 6:7?
Deuteronomy 6:7 reads (CPDV): “And you shall explain them to your sons. And you shall meditate upon them sitting in your house, and walking on a journey, when lying down and when rising up. ” 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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