Jesus summarizes the greatest commandment by quoting Deuteronomy 6:5. This verse calls for total devotion to Yahweh, rejecting divided loyalties between family or wealth and divine authority.

This article examines the meaning of 'These words that I command you' in Deuteronomy 6:6 within their specific literary argument. We explore how this Old Testament text points to Jesus as our ultimate Word and guide us toward a life of obedience rooted in love, distinct from neighboring verses.