Deuteronomy 6:17
The Scripture
(17) Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Deuteronomy 6 presents a call for the Israelites to love the Lord with all their heart and to teach that love to their children. It emphasizes obeying God's commandments, walking in his ways, and not turning away from his law. The chapter stresses that the commandments are written on the heart, not just on the lips.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 6:1Deuteronomy 6:2Deuteronomy 11:13Deuteronomy 11:22Exodus 15:26Psalms 119:4I Corinthians 15:58Titus 3:8Hebrews 6:11II Peter 1:5II Peter 1:6II Peter 1:7
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 15:26I Kings 2:3II Kings 23:3I Chronicles 29:19II Chronicles 34:31