Deu 6:5 | TNotes | STEP | 6:5 love the Lord : See study note on Josh 23:11. • The words heart, ... soul, and ... strength represent the intellect, the will, the emotions, the spirituality, and the physical being—all that a person is and can do for God. This commandment is the core of God’s covenant with Israel (see Jesus’ comments in Matt 22:37 ; Mark 12:30 ; Luke 10:27 ).

bMatt 22:37►

cMark 12:30►

dLuke 10:27►

‏ Deuteronomy 6:5

6:5 ^a love the Lord: See study note on Josh 23:11.

• The words heart, ... soul, and ... strength represent the intellect, the will, the emotions, the spirituality, and the physical being—all that a person is and can do for God. This commandment is the core of God’s covenant with Israel (see Jesus’ comments in Matt 22:37 ^b; Mark 12:30 ^c; Luke 10:27 ^d).