The first word of Deuteronomy 6:4 is, “Hear.” This is translated from the first Hebrew word, shema which literally means “hear.” This is known as the Great Shema, for in this statement, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one (‘ehad),” the God of Israel has identified himself as the unique and only God. The Lord has separated himself from all others who claim to be one of the many gods and forces of deity. The Lord is one, or ‘ehad. There is one God and he is the Lord. ‘Ehad does not mean singular, but unified. This is the word used to describe Adam and Eve becoming “one.” They became an equal, unified union.
To this one God, the Lord, Israel was to give their whole hearts, their full minds and all their work. This makes complete sense since there is none other to serve. The Lord is the only God.
Since the Lord is the only One then Israel should be completely devoted to his words and his ways. This generation of Israelites should surround themselves and their children with this information so that they would never forget. The lack of this knowledge and failure to maintain the wisdom of the Lord would result in destruction.
Of utmost importance is: The Lord is the One, so give your whole being to seeking and serving him! |
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