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Sharpen, Don't Just Teach
Commentators highlight that the Hebrew for "teach them diligently" can be translated as "whet or sharpen." This suggests a continuous process of repetition and reinforcement, not just a one-time lesson. The goal is to make God's commands sharp and ready in the minds of children through constant, careful instruction.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 6:7
19th Century
Bishop
And you shall teach them diligently. —The same Jewish commentator remarks that there should be no hesitation in answering…
Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 6:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently unto your children, and shall talk o…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 6:7
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall teach them diligently unto your children
Care and diligence are to be used, and pains taken, to instru…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 6:6–16
17th Century
Minister
Here are means for maintaining and nurturing religion in our hearts and homes.
Meditation. God's words must be laid up in our heart…