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Bible verse
Deuteronomy 6:5
“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”
What it means
We are called to love God with everything: heart, soul, and strength, holding nothing back. This is the great center of a faithful life, the affection from which all obedience flows. Such wholehearted love is not a burden but the truest joy we were made for. We cannot conjure it alone, yet because He first loved us in Christ, our hearts are drawn to answer. Jesus named this the greatest command, and He also makes it possible. Let His love kindle yours.
Deuteronomy 6:5 at a glance
| Reference | Deuteronomy 6:5 |
|---|---|
| Book | Deuteronomy |
| Chapter to read it in | Deuteronomy 6 |
| Topic | gods love |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Mark 12:30
- Matthew 22:37
- Luke 10:27
- Deuteronomy 10:12
- Deuteronomy 30:6
- Deuteronomy 4:29
- 1 John 5:3
- Mark 12:33
- Deuteronomy 11:13
- John 14:20-21
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Deuteronomy 6:5?
It is in Deuteronomy, in Deuteronomy 6. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Deuteronomy 6:5?
Readers most often set it beside Mark 12:30, Matthew 22:37, Luke 10:27, Deuteronomy 10:12. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Deuteronomy 6:5?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Deuteronomy 6:5, before any of us arrive. We bring you Deuteronomy 6:5, gods love. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Deuteronomy 6 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Deuteronomy 6:5 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
