Deu 30:16 | TNotes | STEP | 30:16 love the Lord your God: This paraphrases the Shema, Israel’s central covenant affirmation (see 6:5 ). To love God means to obey him in every respect, which results in divine blessing.

‏ Deuteronomy 30:16

30:16 ^a love the Lord your God: This paraphrases the Shema, Israel’s central covenant affirmation (see 6:5 ^b). To love God means to obey him in every respect, which results in divine blessing.