Deuteronomy 6:5

Authorized King James Version

And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאָ֣הַבְתָּ֔
H157
And thou shalt love
to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
#2
אֵ֖ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
אֱלֹהֶ֑יךָ
H430
thy God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#5
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
לְבָֽבְךָ֥
H3824
with all thine heart
the heart (as the most interior organ)
#7
וּבְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
נַפְשְׁךָ֖
H5315
and with all thy soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#9
וּבְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
מְאֹדֶֽךָ׃
H3966
and with all thy might
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

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Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Deuteronomy. The concept of love reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood love. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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