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where else in the bible is this command to love god wholeheartedly repeated or reinterpreted?

The passage, plainly, with room to sit with it.

Deuteronomy 6:5

You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.

This verse comes from Moses' final address to the Israelites before they enter the promised land. It's part of the 'Shema,' a foundational declaration of faith, reminding them of the covenant relationship they have with God and the responsibilities that come with it.

What does it mean for you to love with 'all' of your being in your present circumstances?

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  • Matthew 22:37-38

    Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 6:5 as the greatest commandment, adding 'all your mind' and connecting it to love of neighbor.

  • Mark 12:30-31

    Similar to Matthew, Jesus emphasizes loving God with heart, soul, mind, and strength, and then loving one's neighbor.

  • Luke 10:27

    A lawyer asks Jesus about the greatest commandment, and Jesus directs him to this very passage, affirming its centrality.

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