Deuteronomy 6:4–9 — Israel's central confession: 'Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one.' Jesus calls 6:5 the greatest commandment.

What does 'Deuteronomy' mean?

Greek for 'second law' — not a new law, but Moses' restatement and application of Sinai's covenant for a new generation.

Deuteronomy

Catholic Bible · Old Testament · 34 chapters · DRA

Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon: a covenant renewal on the plains of Moab, calling the next generation to wholehearted love and obedience.

What is the Shema?: Deuteronomy 6:4–9 — Israel's central confession: 'Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one.' Jesus calls 6:5 the greatest commandment.
What does 'Deuteronomy' mean?: Greek for 'second law' — not a new law, but Moses' restatement and application of Sinai's covenant for a new generation.