Deuteronomy 6:17

The Greatest Commandment · Deuteronomy 6:1–19
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Translations

Modern
You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you.
Traditional
Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.
Literal
You shall diligently keep the commandments of YHWH your God, and His testimonies and His statutes that He has commanded you.
Latin
Custodi præcepta Domini Dei tui, ac testimonia et cæremonias, quas præcepit tibi:

Original

Hebrew
English
You are to diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and the testimonies and statutes He has given you.

Notes

Moses here explains how the stipulations in the following sections should be applied and handed on to future generations.

Parallels

Matthew 22:34–40 Mark 12:28–34

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Teacher

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Diligence: Obeying Him Diligence: Required by God in Obeying Him God: Providence of Obedience: Enjoined Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning