King James Bible
"And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
The Hebrew word for 'teach diligently' implies sharpening or engraving, suggesting parents must actively and repeatedly impress God's commandments upon their children's hearts. This instruction follows the Shema, making the transmission of faith to the next generation a sacred parental duty. God's words should permeate everyday conversation, whether at home in moments of rest or during travel and daily activities. This pairing of stationary and mobile contexts emphasizes that spiritual instruction isn't confined to formal settings but woven into life's ordinary rhythms. By bookending the day with God's truth—from morning awakening to evening rest—believers create a framework where divine instruction shapes both the day's beginning and its conclusion. This completeness of timing ensures God's word influences all waking hours.