Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 6:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 6:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. teach: Heb. whet, or, sharpen”
Deuteronomy 6:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:7
This verse details the comprehensive and continuous nature of biblical instruction. The verb shanan (שָׁנַן, 'teach diligently') literally means 'to sharpen' or 'whet,' suggesting repetitive, intensive instruction that hones and refines understanding. The scope is total: 'unto thy children' establishes intergenerational responsibility, while the four temporal clauses encompass all of life—'when thou sittest in thine house' (domestic life), 'when thou walkest by the way' (public life and travel), 'when thou liest down' (evening), and 'when thou risest up' (morning). This isn't formal, scheduled...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Commandments in This Verse
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 6:7
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“talking of them”
“don't provoke your children to wrath”
“with humility and fear:”
“telling to the generation to come the praises of Yahweh”
“to keep all his statutes and his commandments”
“and keep your soul diligently”
“but such as is good for building up as the need may be”
“to the end that he may command his children and his household after him”
“it will lead you. When you sleep”
“when your children ask you”