Time after Pentecost · Proper 4 · Year A
Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28
Take These Words to Heart; Blessing and Curse
May 31, 2026
Overview & Insights
"You shall put these words of mine in your heart and soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and fix them as an emblem on your forehead." (Deuteronomy 11:18)
Moses urges Israel to internalize God's commands and teach them to their children across generations. He then sets before the people a blessing for obedience and a curse for turning away to other gods.
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Commentary
Commentary on Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 Working Preacher
The Lutheran lectionary voice on binding God's words and the choice of blessing or curse.
Deuteronomy 11 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of remembering and obeying the commandments.
Deuteronomy 11:18 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on laying these words on the heart.
Deuteronomy 11 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: Deuteronomy 11 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
Deuteronomy - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of the book of Deuteronomy.
Book of Deuteronomy Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Moses' covenant renewal speeches to Israel.
Deuteronomy 11 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria
The Hebrew text with classic Jewish commentary, including its role in the Shema tradition.
Deuteronomy 11:18 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word behind the language of phylacteries and mezuzot.
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