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Deuteronomy 6:4 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Deuteronomy 6:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:”
Deuteronomy 6:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:4
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:This is the Shema (שְׁמַע, 'Hear'), the most important confession of faith in Judaism. The Hebrew declares Yahweh eloheinu Yahweh echad (יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָֽד), which can be translated several ways: 'The LORD our God, the LORD is one,' or 'The LORD our God is one LORD,' or 'The LORD is our God, the LORD alone.' All emphasize the absolute uniqueness and unity of Yahweh.The word echad (אֶחָד, 'one') denotes unified oneness, the same word used in Genesis 2:24 ('one flesh'). This foundational statement of monotheism distinguished Israel from a...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 6:4
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“The greatest is, 'Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one:,And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:,,,,,,,,”
“the King of Israel”
“and one mediator between God and men”
“and there is none else. Besides me”
“that they should know you”
“neither be afraid. Haven't I declared it to you long ago”
“that you might know that Yahweh he is God; there is none else besides him.”
“we know that no idol is anything in the world”