Shema

Definition

The central confession of Israel: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one’ (Deut 6:4), followed by the command to love God with all one’s being.

Episodes

• 222 — Old Testament — Topic 12

Related Concepts

• Love Of God
• Tefillin
• Tzitzit

Biblical References

• Deut 6:4 — *Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! *