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Berean Standard Bible

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One.”

Deuteronomy 6:4

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Study note

This verse begins the Shema, named after its first Hebrew word, which means hear. Jewish tradition has recited it morning and evening for many centuries, and it stands at the heart of Israel's faith.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One.

World English Bible (WEB)

Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God. Yahweh is one.

King James Version (KJV)

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give ear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Oye, Israel: Jehová nuestro Dios, Jehová uno es:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Oye Israel: el Señor nuestro Dios es nuestro único Señor.

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