Deuteronomy 6:9
Deuteronomy 6:9 in Multiple Translations
Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
And thou shalt write them upon the door-posts of thy house, and upon thy gates.
Have them lettered on the pillars of your houses and over the doors of your towns.
Write them on the doorposts of your homes and on your gates.
Also thou shalt write them vpon ye postes of thine house, and vpon thy gates.
and thou hast written them on door-posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
You shall write them on the door posts of your house and on your gates.
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
And thou shalt write them in the entry, and on the doors of thy house.
Write them on the doorposts and on the gates of your houses.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 6:9
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Deuteronomy 6:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/כְתַבְתָּ֛/ם
עַל
מְזוּזֹ֥ת
בֵּיתֶ֖/ךָ
וּ/בִ/שְׁעָרֶֽי/ךָ
וּ/כְתַבְתָּ֛/ם
kâthab
H3789
to write
Conj | V-Qal-2ms | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
מְזוּזֹ֥ת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
doorpost
N-fp
בֵּיתֶ֖/ךָ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
וּ/בִ/שְׁעָרֶֽי/ךָ
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 6:9
וּ/כְתַבְתָּ֛/ם
kâthab
H3789
"to write"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms | Suff
To write or record something, including inscribing or engraving. It is used in various contexts, such as writing down a decree or subscribing to an agreement. This word is about putting thoughts or ideas into written form.
Definition: 1) to write, record, enrol 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to write, inscribe, engrave, write in, write on 1a2) to write down, describe in writing 1a3) to register, enrol, record 1a4) to decree 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be written 1b2) to be written down, be recorded, be enrolled 1c) (Piel) to continue writing Aramaic equivalent: ke.tav (כְּתַב "to write" H3790)
Usage: Occurs in 212 OT verses. KJV: describe, record, prescribe, subscribe, write(-ing, -ten). See also: Exodus 17:14; 1 Chronicles 9:1; Psalms 40:8.
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.
מְזוּזֹ֥ת
mᵉzûwzâh
H4201
"doorpost"
N-fp
A doorpost is the vertical post on either side of a door, and in biblical times, it was a prominent feature of a house. The Hebrew word for doorpost is mezuzah.
Definition: doorpost, gatepost
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (door, side) post. See also: Exodus 12:7; 1 Kings 6:31; Proverbs 8:34.
בֵּיתֶ֖/ךָ
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וּ/בִ/שְׁעָרֶֽי/ךָ
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 6:9
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- Context
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- Deuteronomy 6:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 6:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 6:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:9
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 6:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:9
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 6:9
Context — The Greatest Commandment
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, 11with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 11:20 | Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates, |
| 2 | Isaiah 30:8 | Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever. |
| 3 | Isaiah 57:8 | Behind the door and doorpost you have set up your memorial. Forsaking Me, you uncovered your bed; you climbed up and opened it wide. And you have made a pact with those whose bed you have loved; you have gazed upon their nakedness. |
| 4 | Habakkuk 2:2 | Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it. |
| 5 | Exodus 12:7 | They are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the lambs. |
| 6 | Job 19:23–25 | I wish that my words were recorded and inscribed in a book, by an iron stylus on lead, or chiseled in stone forever. But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. |
Deuteronomy 6:9 Summary
This verse means that we should remember God's commands and keep them visible in our daily lives, just like writing them on our doorposts. We can do this by placing reminders of God's Word in our homes, such as Bible verses on our walls or on our phones (Deuteronomy 11:18-20). By keeping God's commands visible, we can remember to love and obey Him, and share His love with others (Matthew 22:37-40). This helps us to keep our focus on God and His love for us, and to live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to write God's commands on the doorposts of our houses?
In Deuteronomy 6:9, writing God's commands on the doorposts is a physical reminder to obey and remember His laws, similar to how the Israelites were instructed in Exodus 12:7 to mark their doorposts with the blood of the lamb to save their firstborn sons.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse emphasizes the importance of keeping God's Word visible and prominent in our daily lives, just as the Israelites were to write God's commands on their doorposts, as a reminder to love and obey Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Matthew 22:37-38.
What is the significance of writing on the gates?
The gates of a city or house were often the main entrance and a place of gathering, so writing God's commands on the gates serves as a public declaration of faith and a reminder to all who enter, much like the proclamation of God's laws in Deuteronomy 31:11-12.
Is this command still applicable today?
Although the physical act of writing on doorposts may not be as relevant today, the principle of keeping God's Word prominent in our lives remains, as seen in Psalm 119:11, where the psalmist writes that he has hidden God's Word in his heart to obey Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically apply this verse to my daily life, keeping God's commands visible and prominent?
- How can I ensure that my home and surroundings reflect my love for God and His Word?
- What are some creative ways I can remind myself and my family of God's commands, just as the Israelites wrote them on their doorposts?
- In what ways can I use my daily routines and surroundings to proclaim my faith and remind myself of God's love and commands?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 6:9
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thine house, and on thy gates.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 6:9
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:9
Deuteronomy 6:9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.Ver. 9. And on thy gates.] In a foolish imitation whereof, the English Jesuits beyond sea have written on their church and college doors in great golden letters, Iesu, Iesu, converte Angliam. Fiat, Fiat. Habent et vespae favos; Wasps also have their honeycombs. There was within a mile of Prague a famous monastery, in the walls whereof the whole Bible was most exquisitely written in letters of gold.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:9
Verse 9. Write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.] The Jews, forgetting the spirit and design of this precept, used these things as superstitious people do amulets and charms, and supposed, if they had these passages of Scripture written upon slips of pure parchment, wrapped round their foreheads, tied to their arm, or nailed to their door-posts, that they should then be delivered from every evil! And how much better are many Christians, who keep a Bible in their house merely that it may keep the devil out; and will have it in their rooms, or under their pillows, to ward off spirits and ghosts in the night? How ingenious is the heart of man to find out every wrong way, and to miss the right!
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 6:9
9. door posts] It was the custom of the ancient Egyptians to inscribe on lintels and door-posts sentences of good omen (Wilkinson-Birch, Anc. Egyptians2, i. 361 f.); but we are not to infer that it was thence derived by the Hebrews (Driver), for it was the custom too in the Semitic world (for two inscribed tablets from Assyria in Brit. Mus. see King, Z.A. 11:50) and prevails among modern Egyptians (Lane, Mod. Egypt. ed. 1896, 262 f.), and among the fellahin of Ḥ ?auran, who in their belief in the magical efficacy of the written word will place the most inappropriate ancient Greek inscriptions (tombstones and the like) above or beside their doors, sometimes upside down! Later Jews have given the name mezuzah (= door-post) to the small metal box or skin-bag containing the above inscription and hung on the right-hand door-post inside. As he enters the pious Jew touches or salutes it (Driver, i. l.). It is not necessary to interpret even this verse in so literal a sense (Driver); even this the deuteronomist may have intended to be metaphorical (Marti in Kautzsch’s Heil. Schr. des A. T.).
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:9
9. Write them upon the posts of thy house — The Egyptians placed inscriptions on the lintels and doorposts of their dwellings for favourable omens.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 6:9
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Logic Must Prove the King James Bible by Jack Hyles | Jack Hyles passionately emphasizes the importance of the Bible as the final authority for faith and practice, highlighting the dangers of idolatry in placing human reasoning, human |
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The Controversy of Zion by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the battle between the forces of evil and the church, represented by Zion. The church is called and chosen by God for a specific vocation and |
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Itching Ears by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love and warning others. He quotes Robert Lernick Shane, who suggests that if we truly loved others, we would warn them ab |
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The Future Is Already Written by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of discerning God's voice amidst the multitude of conflicting messages in the world. It calls for a return to the cross of Christ for strength |
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"The Controversy of Zion" by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of Zion as a spiritual center and the ongoing controversy surrounding it, highlighting that Zion represents the absolute lordship of Je |
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Chapel of the Air - Interview With Dr. Orr (Part 2) by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preaching and the impact it has had on people's lives. He emphasizes the importance of prayer and how it precedes revival, usin |
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(Dreams & Visions of a Godly Home) the Beautiful Influence of a Godly Home by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of raising children as disciples of Jesus Christ. The goal is to make children love, serve, and walk with Him. The speaker dra |