She·ma
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Definition of Shema
: the Jewish confession of faith made up of Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and 11:13–21 and Numbers 15:37–41
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“Shema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shema. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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The first known use of Shema was in 1706
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