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The Foremost Command Revisited

Moshe begins by teaching the Hebrews the commandments, statutes, and judgments that Yahweh has given him, and admonishes them to listen and obey. Do we still place this admonition to listen first or foremost? The Foremost Command (Shema!) Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Shema Yisra’el, Yahweh Eloheynu, Yahweh echad!” “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God, is… Continue reading The Foremost Command Revisited

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The Foremost Command – Shema!

Deuteronomy 6:4 – “Shema Yisra’el, Yahweh Eloheynu, Yahweh echad!” “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God, is one” is how this verse is traditionally translated.  The words translated “the LORD” in Hebrew, however, are actually the proper name of God, i.e. Yahweh.  It is Yahweh who is our God, who is one. Shema [שָׁמַע H8085];… Continue reading The Foremost Command – Shema!