Deuteronomy 6:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen, Israel: The LORD our God is the one and only LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse declares that there is only one true God, and Israel is called to listen and acknowledge this foundational truth.

📚 Historical Context

This verse, known as the Shema, was spoken by Moses to the Israelites just before they entered the Promised Land. At this time, they were surrounded by nations that worshiped multiple gods, so Moses was emphasizing that their God was uniquely one and undivided. This became the central confession of faith for the Jewish people and was recited daily.

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