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Deuteronomy 6:4 in Hebrew שְׁמַ֖ע יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ יְהוָ֥ה אֶחָֽד׃ Introduction to the Verse Deuteronomy 6:4 is one of the most foundational verses in the Torah, known as the Shema. It declares the absolute unity and exclusivity of YHWH in Israelite faith. The verse states: שְׁמַ֖ע יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל – “Hear, Yisra’el.” יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ – “YHWH is our God.” יְהוָ֥ה אֶחָֽד – “YHWH is one.” A key phrase in this verse is יְהוָ֥ה אֶחָֽד (YHWH eḥad), which is crucial for understanding biblical monotheism.… Learn Hebrew