KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling His people to write His commands in visible places around their homes as constant reminders of His truth.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Shema, one of Judaism's most important prayers, where Moses instructed the Israelites about loving God wholeheartedly. The practice of writing God's laws on doorposts led to the Jewish tradition of the mezuzah - small scrolls containing Scripture placed on door frames. This was meant to create a culture where God's words were constantly visible and remembered in daily life.
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