Shema

Shema (שְׁמַע): The literal Hebrew imperative meaning “Hear!” or “Listen!” In ancient Hebrew thought, shema implies far more than simply processing audio data; it means to listen with deep intellectual concentration and immediately respond with faithful, responsive action. Liturgically, the Shema refers to the crown jewel confession of the Jewish faith found in Deuteronomy 6:4: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” This declaration of radical monotheism serves as the central pledge of allegiance to the undivided nature of God.

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