1 2 3 4 5 6 7 sn Verses 4-5 constitute the so-called Shema (after the first word שְׁמַע, sh˙ma’, “hear”), widely regarded as the very heart of Jewish confession and faith. When Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment of all, he quoted this text (Matt 22:37-38). 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32