Deu 4:39 | TNotes | STEP | 4:39 The Lord is unique, and there is no other besides him. This instruction reaffirms the first two commandments (5:6-8 ; Exod 20:2-4 ) and foreshadows the Shema (Deut 6:4-5 ). God’s uniqueness had to be underscored because Israel’s neighbors worshiped many gods.

cExod 20:2-4►

dDeut 6:4-5►

‏ Deuteronomy 4:39

4:39 ^a The Lord is unique, and there is no other besides him. This instruction reaffirms the first two commandments (5:6-8 ^b; Exod 20:2-4 ^c) and foreshadows the Shema (Deut 6:4-5 ^d). God’s uniqueness had to be underscored because Israel’s neighbors worshiped many gods.