Friday, September 19, 2025

Deuteronomy 6:4 (A Bible Translation Comparison)

(KJV)"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:" 

(NKJV)"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!" 

(ESV)"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." 

(LSB)"Hear, O Israel! Yahweh is our God, Yahweh is one!" 

(CSB)"Listen, Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." 

(NIV)"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." 

(NRSV)"Hear, O Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD alone." 

Deuteronomy 6:4 is known as the Shema, from    the Hebrew for "hear".  This verse is a clear statement of monotheism.  It makes the exclusive statement that there is only one God.  Deuteronomy 6:4 is quoted by Jesus in Mark 12:29.  

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