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Shema Yisrael is a Jewish prayer that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services. Its first verse, Deuteronomy 6:4, encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism: "Hear, O Israel: YHWH our God, YHWH is one".
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"[In] the third passage, Shema, the ayin [] of [the word] Shema and the dalet [] of [the word] echad are enlarged."
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"The syntax of the statement is quite strange. ... Thus, it is not surprising that both traditional commentators as well as contemporary scholars offer many different interpretations."
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"The first verse of the Shema is considered the most essential declaration of the Jewish faith—the Lord is our God, the Lord is one."
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"The speaker in 6:4–9, as is typical of Deuteronomy, is Moses."
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