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Therefore shall you lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul; and you shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for symbols between your eyes.
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Store God's Word in Heart & Soul
Commentators emphasize that this command goes beyond simple memorization. To 'lay up these... words in your heart and in your soul' means to treasure them intellectually (in the mind) and emotionally (with sincere affection). Scholars like Calvin and Gill explain this deep internalization acts as a powerful 'antidote against apostasy,' shaping one's thoughts, principles, and affections to align with God.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Therefore you shall lay up these my words. —The same injunctions are found above (Deuteronomy 6:6–9). The Jew…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore you shall lay up these my words. He again demands their serious attention, lest, if the doctrine he presents should be received …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 18-20. Therefore shall you lay up these my words in your heart, and in your soul…
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Presbyterian
Let all be directed by the three rules given here.
