Deuteronomy 6:8
Deuteronomy 6:8 in Multiple Translations
Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thy hand, and they shall be for frontlets between thine eyes.
Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow;
Tie them on your hands as reminders and put them on your foreheads as well.
And thou shalt binde them for a signe vpon thine hand, and they shalbe as frontlets betweene thine eyes.
and hast bound them for a sign upon thy hand, and they have been for frontlets between thine eyes,
You shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes.
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thy hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thy eyes.
And thou shalt bind them as a sign on thy hand, and they shall be and shall move between thy eyes.
Write them on tiny scrolls and fasten them to your arms/wrists, and write them on bands that you fasten to your foreheads to help you to remember them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 6:8
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Deuteronomy 6:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/קְשַׁרְתָּ֥/ם
לְ/א֖וֹת
עַל
יָדֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/הָי֥וּ
לְ/טֹטָפֹ֖ת
בֵּ֥ין
עֵינֶֽי/ךָ
וּ/קְשַׁרְתָּ֥/ם
qâshar
H7194
to conspire
Conj | V-Qal-2ms | Suff
לְ/א֖וֹת
ʼôwth
H226
sign
Prep | N-cs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יָדֶ֑/ךָ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
וְ/הָי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
לְ/טֹטָפֹ֖ת
ṭôwphâphâh
H2903
phylacteries
Prep | N-fp
בֵּ֥ין
bêyn
H996
between
Prep
עֵינֶֽי/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 6:8
וּ/קְשַׁרְתָּ֥/ם
qâshar
H7194
"to conspire"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms | Suff
In the Bible, this verb means to tie or bind something, like when God bound Isaac in Genesis 22:9. It can also mean to conspire or make an alliance, as in 2 Samuel 15:31. The KJV translates it as bind or conspire.
Definition: 1) to bind, tie, bind together, league together, conspire 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, confine 1a2) to league together, conspire 1b) (Niphal) to be bound, be bound up 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to bind on 1c2) to bind fast 1c3) to bind, tie 1c4) to bind to oneself 1d) (Pual) robust, vigorous (participle) 1e) (Hithpael) to conspire
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), (make a) conspire(-acy, -ator), join together, knit, stronger, work (treason). See also: Genesis 30:41; 2 Kings 15:25; Proverbs 3:3.
לְ/א֖וֹת
ʼôwth
H226
"sign"
Prep | N-cs
A miraculous sign or wonder, like a beacon or monument. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It means a signal or token of God's power.
Definition: : miraculous 1) sign, signal 1a) a distinguishing mark 1b) banner 1c) remembrance 1d) miraculous sign 1e) omen 1f) warning 2) token, ensign, standard, miracle, proof
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: mark, miracle, (en-) sign, token. See also: Genesis 1:14; Joshua 2:12; Psalms 65:9.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יָדֶ֑/ךָ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
וְ/הָי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לְ/טֹטָפֹ֖ת
ṭôwphâphâh
H2903
"phylacteries"
Prep | N-fp
Phylacteries are small boxes worn on the forehead, containing scripture. They are mentioned in Exodus 13:9 and symbolize obedience to God's law.
Definition: bands, phylacteries, frontlets, marks
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: frontlet. See also: Exodus 13:16; Deuteronomy 6:8; Deuteronomy 11:18.
בֵּ֥ין
bêyn
H996
"between"
Prep
Between is the meaning of this preposition, used to show a location or a choice, like either or, as seen in Exodus where it describes the space between two objects.
Definition: : between between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within. See also: Genesis 1:4; Joshua 24:7; Psalms 68:14.
עֵינֶֽי/ךָ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 6:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 6:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 6:8
Context — The Greatest Commandment
6These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts.
7And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
8Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.
9Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates. 10And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 6:21 | Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. |
| 2 | Proverbs 3:3 | Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 11:18 | Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. |
| 4 | Exodus 13:9 | It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt. |
| 5 | Proverbs 7:3 | Tie them to your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. |
| 6 | Exodus 13:16 | So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead, for with a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt.” |
| 7 | Numbers 15:38–39 | “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout the generations to come they are to make for themselves tassels for the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. These will serve as tassels for you to look at, so that you may remember all the commandments of the LORD, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by following your own heart and your own eyes. |
| 8 | Hebrews 2:1 | We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. |
| 9 | Matthew 23:5 | All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. |
Deuteronomy 6:8 Summary
This verse, Deuteronomy 6:8, is teaching us to remember and obey God's words at all times. It's like wearing a badge or a symbol that reminds us of our commitment to follow God. We can do this by regularly reading the Bible (as encouraged in Psalm 119:105) and trying to live according to its teachings, as seen in Matthew 28:20. By keeping God's words in our hearts and minds, we can navigate life's challenges with wisdom and confidence, knowing we are following God's plan for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to tie God's words as reminders on our hands and bind them on our foreheads?
This is a metaphorical expression, similar to what is found in Proverbs 3:3 and Proverbs 6:21, emphasizing the importance of keeping God's commands always in mind and at the forefront of our thoughts and actions, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:8.
Is this verse commanding us to literally tie scriptures on our hands and foreheads?
No, this verse is using figurative language to convey the importance of remembering and obeying God's words, as also seen in Deuteronomy 11:18, where a similar command is given to fix God's words in our hearts.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can apply Deuteronomy 6:8 by regularly reading and meditating on God's word, as encouraged in Psalm 1:2, and seeking to obey His commands in every aspect of our lives, as taught in Matthew 22:37-40.
What is the significance of the physical locations mentioned in this verse and the surrounding verses?
The hands, foreheads, doorposts, and gates mentioned in Deuteronomy 6:8-9 represent the various spheres of life, emphasizing that God's word should be central and visible in all that we do, as reinforced by the teachings in Deuteronomy 11:20 and Revelation 3:12.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I intentionally keep God's words at the forefront of my mind and heart throughout the day?
- How can I use physical reminders, such as writing down scripture verses, to help me remember God's commands and principles?
- What are some practical ways I can 'bind' God's words to my forehead, symbolizing my commitment to His teachings and will for my life?
- In what areas of my life do I need to be more intentional about applying God's word and seeking to obey His commands?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 6:8
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand,.... As a man ties anything to his hand for a token, that he may remember somewhat he is desirous of; though the Jews understand this literally, of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 6:8
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. Thou shalt bind them for a sign , [ lª'owt (H226)] - for a token, a memorial.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
Thou shalt give all diligence, and use all means, to keep them in thy remembrance, as men ofttimes bind something upon their hands, or put it before their eyes, to prevent forgetfulness of a thing which they much desire to remember: compare 6:21 7:3. See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
Deuteronomy 6:8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.Ver. 8. And thou shalt bind them.]
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
(8) And thou shalt bind them . . .—From this precept the Jews derive the use of the Tephillin, the portions of the Law which they bind upon the head or arm when about to pray.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
Verse 8. Thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thins hand] Is not this an allusion to an ancient and general custom observed in almost every part of the world? When a person wishes to remember a thing of importance, and is afraid to trust to the common operations of memory, he ties a knot on some part of his clothes, or a cord on his hand or finger, or places something out of its usual order, and in view, that his memory may be whetted to recollection, and his eye affect his heart. God, who knows how slow of heart we are to understand, graciously orders us to make use of every help, and through the means of things sensible, to rise to things spiritual. And they shall be as frontlets] טטפת totaphoth seems to have the same meaning as phylacteries has in the New Testament; and for the meaning and description of these appendages to a Jew's dress and to his religion, see the notes on "Exodus 13:9", and See "Matthew 23:5", where a phylactery is particularly described.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 6:8
8. thou shalt bind them for a sign … for frontlets, etc.] See for the exact meanings the notes on Exodus 13:9; Exodus 13:16. As there, so here probably the injunction is to be taken metaphorically and not literally, as the later Jews understood it, though they carried it out not by tattooing, which seems the meaning here, but by writing these words as well as Deuteronomy 11:15-21 and Exodus 13:1-16 on small parchment rolls, enclosing them in metal covers, and wearing them, bound on the arm and brow, at morning prayer. They are called in late Hebrew tephillin and in the N.T. φυλακτἡρια. See E.B. ‘Frontlets.’
Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 6:8
By adopting and regulating customary usages (e. g. Egyptian) Moses provides at once a check on superstition and a means of keeping the Divine Law in memory. On the “frontlets,” the “phylacteries” of the New Test.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:8
8. Thou shalt bind them… upon thine hand, and… between thine eyes — The Jews applied this literally.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 6:8
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Family God's Way #2 - Family Life by Bob Hoekstra | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the love of God and how it was demonstrated through the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for humanity. The speaker emphasizes the dept |
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An Alarm to the Unconverted 1 of 5 by Joseph Alleine | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the transformation that occurs in a person's heart when they become a true follower of Christ. The sermon highlights the change in desires a |
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(Proverbs) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding in guarding and guiding young people. He highlights three areas of concern: obedience to parents, |
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(Saved Through the Fire) 14 - the Escaped Remnant by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the word of God and keeping His commandments to avoid destruction. He encourages the listeners to acquire |
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A History of the Life and Actions of the Very Reverend Dr. Martin Luther - Part 1 by Philip Melancthon | Philip Melancthon recounts the life and actions of the very reverend Dr. Martin Luther, highlighting his upbringing, education, entry into monastic life, and his pivotal role in th |
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Homily 24 on Ephesians by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the spiritual armor described in Ephesians 6:14-17, emphasizing the importance of being equipped with truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, |
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On Pleasing All Men by John Wesley | John Wesley emphasizes the Christian duty to please our neighbors for their good and edification, as stated in Romans 15:2. He acknowledges that while it is impossible to please ev |