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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/6.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And these words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on your heart <i>and</i> mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Memorize his laws <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thine heart:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Take to heart these words that I give you today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Never forget these commands that I am giving you today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let these words that I'm commanding you today be always on your heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These words I am commanding you today must be kept in mind,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These words, which I command you this day, shall be on your heart;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And these words which I am commanding you today have been on your heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and these words which I am commanding thee to-day have been on thine heart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And these words which I command thee to do shall be upon thy heart;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And these words, which I instruct to you this day, shall be in your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Take to heart these words which I command you today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And these words which I command you this day shall be in your heart:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And these words that I command you today shall be upon your heart:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be upon thy heart;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And these words, all that I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart and in thy soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=1992" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/6.htm">The Greatest Commandment</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">words</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: mə·ṣaw·wə·ḵā (V-Piel-Prtcpl-msc:: 2ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">am commanding you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">are to be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: lə·ḇā·ḇe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">your hearts.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-3</a></span><br />My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. / Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a></span><br />I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a></span><br />This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Proverbs 7:1-3</a></span><br />My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you. / Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. / Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a></span><br />“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-31.htm">Psalm 37:31</a></span><br />The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a></span><br />I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Hebrews 8:10</a></span><br />For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a></span><br />Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-8.htm">Romans 10:8</a></span><br />But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a></span><br />Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21-22</a></span><br />Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-5.htm">1 John 2:5</a></span><br />But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart:</p><p class="hdg">shall be</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/11-18.htm">Deuteronomy 11:18</a></b></br> Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Deuteronomy 32:46</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-31.htm">Psalm 37:31</a></b></br> The law of his God <i>is</i> in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/6-2.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-2.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-2.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-39.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-24.htm">Today</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-3.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-28.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/6-25.htm">Command</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-11.htm">Commanding</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-17.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-7.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-12.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-24.htm">Today</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-11.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-10.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-1.htm">The end of the law is obedience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-3.htm">An exhortation thereto</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-20.htm">What they are to teach their children</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>These words</b><br>The phrase "these words" refers to the commandments and teachings that Moses is delivering to the Israelites. In the broader context of Deuteronomy, these words encompass the laws and decrees given by God to guide His people. This is part of the Shema, a central declaration of faith in Judaism, emphasizing the importance of God's commandments.<p><b>I am commanding you today</b><br>Moses speaks with authority as the mediator of God's covenant, emphasizing the immediacy and relevance of the commandments. The use of "today" underscores the urgency and continual relevance of God's laws. Historically, this was a pivotal moment as the Israelites were on the brink of entering the Promised Land, requiring a renewed commitment to God's covenant.<p><b>are to be upon your hearts</b><br>The heart in biblical terms is the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. The command to have these words upon the heart indicates an internalization of God's laws, not merely an external adherence. This anticipates the New Covenant promise in <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a>, where God writes His law on the hearts of His people. It also foreshadows the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the spirit of the law over mere ritualistic observance, as seen in <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who delivered God's commandments to the people. He is the speaker in this passage, conveying God's laws and instructions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who are receiving the commandments as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where Moses received the Ten Commandments and other laws from God, which form the context for this passage.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Israelites are on the brink of entering this land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/shema.htm">Shema</a></b><br>The larger context of <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-9</a>, which is a central declaration of the Jewish faith, emphasizing the oneness of God and the importance of loving Him with all one's heart, soul, and strength.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/internalization_of_god's_word.htm">Internalization of God's Word</a></b><br>God's commandments are not just to be heard but internalized, becoming a part of who we are. This involves meditation, memorization, and reflection on Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heart_as_the_center_of_devotion.htm">Heart as the Center of Devotion</a></b><br>In Hebrew thought, the heart is the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. God's words should influence every aspect of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/daily_remembrance_and_practice.htm">Daily Remembrance and Practice</a></b><br>The commandments are to be a daily part of life, influencing decisions, actions, and interactions with others. This requires intentionality in study and application.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/teaching_the_next_generation.htm">Teaching the Next Generation</a></b><br>The passage implies the importance of passing down God's commandments to future generations, ensuring that His truths are preserved and practiced.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holistic_love_for_god.htm">Holistic Love for God</a></b><br>Loving God with all our heart involves a holistic approach to faith, where every part of our life is aligned with His will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_child_indoctrination.htm">What does the Bible say about indoctrinating children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_homemaking.htm">What does the Bible say about homemaking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_conduct_family_devotions.htm">How can we effectively conduct family devotions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_memorize_bible_verses_well.htm">How can I effectively memorize Bible verses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 6, 7.</span> - Where true love to God exists in the heart, it will manifest itself in a regard to his will, and in the diligent keeping of his commandments. Hence his words were to be not only in the memory of the people, but laid upon their heart (cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/11-18.htm">Deuteronomy 11:18</a>), that they might be ever present to the thought and will. They were also to be inculcated upon their children, and to be the subject of conversation on all fitting occasions between them, the members of their household, and even their casual associates. <span class="cmt_word">Thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children</span>; literally, <span class="accented">Thou shalt sharpen them to thy children</span>, impress them upon them, send them into them like a sharp weapon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵ֗לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">words</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדְּבָרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(had·də·ḇā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָנֹכִ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">am commanding you</span><br /><span class="heb">מְצַוְּךָ֛</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṣaw·wə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">today</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּ֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are to be</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָי֞וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your hearts.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבָבֶֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·ḇe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3824.htm">Strong's 3824: </a> </span><span class="str2">Inner man, mind, will, heart</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 6:6 These words which I command you this (Deut. 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