108 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Deuteronomy, Va'etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11), Source Book Keys, TELVOL1 DEUTERONOMY | 6:5 love — DEUT217 It is perhaps a sign of God's very lovabi... DEUT217 It is perhaps a sign of God's very lovability and "vulnerability" that He asks us to love Him, and not just fear Him. This command forms part of the Sh'ma prayer and is recited twice daily [this verse]. Because God has given humankind free will, love is the most obvious gift that we can offer God. Share Print Source KeyTELVOL1Verse6:5Keyword(s)loveSource Page(s)491-2 Switch article DEUTERONOMY | 6:5 love — DEUT210 Acting Out of Duty Or Out of Inclination.... Previous Article DEUTERONOMY | 6:5 love — DEUT236 The talmudic sage Abaye deduced from [thi... Next Article