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Deuteronomy 6:5 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Deuteronomy 6:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”
Deuteronomy 6:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:5
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.This verse commands comprehensive, wholehearted love for God using three Hebrew terms that together encompass the totality of human existence. Levav (לְבָב, 'heart') represents the center of thought, will, and emotion—the inner person. Nephesh (נֶפֶשׁ, 'soul') denotes the living self, one's entire being and vitality. Meod (מְאֹד, 'might/strength') literally means 'muchness' or 'force,' indicating every resource and capacity.The command to love (ahavta, אָהַבְתָּ) God is remarkable in ancien...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 6:5
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“and with all your soul”
“'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'{Deuteronomy 6:5},Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.,,,,,,,,”
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind;{Deuteronomy 6:5} and your neighbor as yourself.{Leviticus 19:18}”
“Israel”
“and the heart of your seed”
“and you shall find him”
“that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.”
“if you shall listen diligently to my commandments which I command you this day”
“and with all the understanding”
“and you in me”