Deuteronomy 6:3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 6:1-3

Observe here, 1. That Moses taught the people all that, and that only, which God commanded him to teach them, Deut. 6:1. Thus Christ's ministers are to teach his churches all that he has commanded, and neither more nor less, Matt. 28:20. 2. That the end of their being taught was that they might do as they were taught (Deut. 6:1), might keep God's statutes (Deut. 6:2), and observe to do them, Deut. 6:3. Good instructions from parents and ministers will but aggravate our condemnation if we do... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 6:3

Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it ,.... Or them, the commandments given them: that it may be well with thee ; in body and estate: and that ye may increase mightily ; not only in wealth and riches, but chiefly in numbers: as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee ; a promise of increase of numbers was frequently made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; as that their seed should be as the stars of heaven, and as the dust of the earth, and the sand on the sea shore,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 6:3

Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it - Literally, Ye shall hear, O Israel, and thou shalt keep to do them. God is to be heard; no obligation without law to found it on, and no law in religion but from God. The commandment must be understood in order to be obeyed. It must be observed - attentively considered, in order to be understood. And, It must be performed, that the end for which it was given may be accomplished, viz., that God may be glorified, and that it may be well... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 6:3

In the land - Better: According as the Lord the God of thy fathers promised thee a land flowing with milk and honey. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 6:1-25

The power of love (6:1-25)No matter how strong their determination to do right, the people would be unable to keep God’s law unless they first had a strong and genuine love for God himself. Love for him would give them the inner power to walk in his ways (6:1-5). As well as keeping God’s commandments themselves, they had to teach their children to do likewise. Their family life was to be guided by the knowledge of God’s law. Their house was to be known as a place where people loved God’s law... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Deuteronomy 6:3

Hear . . . observe. Note the Figure of speech Paronomasia ( App-6 ), used for emphasis: May be Englished "Hear . . . Heed". as = according as. the land, &c. Compare Genesis 17:8 . Exodus 3:8 , Exodus 3:17 ; Exodus 13:5 ; Exodus 33:3 .Numbers 13:27 ; Numbers 13:14 , Numbers 13:8 ; Numbers 16:13 , Numbers 16:14 .Joshua 5:6 . Jeremiah 11:5 ; Jeremiah 32:22 .Ezekiel 20:6 , Ezekiel 20:15 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Deuteronomy 6:3

Ver. 3. Hear, therefore, O Israel, &c.— The Jews have a very particular regard for these, and the following words, to the 10th verse exclusively: they write them upon vellum, made of the skin of a pure animal; they carry them about them, and recite them every day; and they are one of the four passages whereof they make their phylacteries. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Deuteronomy 6:1-3

Exhortation to observe the principles 6:1-3These verses announce the commandments that follow and give the reason for obeying them: God’s blessing. God’s blessing would come in the form of long life, peace and prosperity, and numerous descendants. The "fear" of God (Deuteronomy 6:2; cf. Deuteronomy 5:29, 35 (Deuteronomy 6:2); et al.) is the respect that comes from an appreciation of His character."It is a fear that produces not obeisance but obedience, not worry but worship (Deuteronomy 6:13)."... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Practical ExhortationsTo the repetition of the Decalogue Moses adds in the following chapters a practical exhortation to obedience founded on the special relation of Jehovah to Israel as their Redeemer (6-11). Deuteronomy 6 particularly insists upon the remembrance of God’s statutes and the training of the children in them.4, 5. Our Lord calls these words ’the first and great commandment.’ They express the highest truth and duty revealed to the Hebrew nation: the truth of God’s unity and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Deuteronomy 6:3

(3) That ye may increase mightily . . . in the land.—The position of Israel in the land, and their continuance therein, depended entirely on their fulfilment of the purpose for which they were brought there—the observance of the Law of Jehovah, as it applied to their peculiar situation. read more