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Deuteronomy 11:20 Cross-References
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“And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates:”
Deuteronomy 11:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 11:20
The command continues: 'write them upon the door posts of thy house, and upon thy gates.' The mezuzah (מְזוּזָה, doorpost) practice emerged from this command—small parchments containing Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21 affixed to doorframes. The purpose: constant visual reminder of God's word when entering or leaving home. The 'gates' (sha'ar, שַׁעַר) could mean city gates or private property entrances. Either way, Scripture should mark the boundaries of Israel's life—public and private spaces bear witness to covenant commitment. Environment shapes thinking; surrounding oneself with Scripture re...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 11:20
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