--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently…" description: "\"“7 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, a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfc/william-smith-42774_children_7-and-thou-shalt-teach-them-diligently-u_2612070.jpg" --- # 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children… ![“7 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.” quote by William Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfc/william-smith-42774_children_7-and-thou-shalt-teach-them-diligently-u_2612070.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfc/william-smith-42774_children_7-and-thou-shalt-teach-them-diligently-u_2612070.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfc/william-smith-42774_children_7-and-thou-shalt-teach-them-diligently-u_2612070.jpg) > ““7 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.”” [William Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Parents are urged to teach their children faith continuously, in all daily moments. **In simple terms:** Teach faith everywhere, all the time. Key Takeaway Integrate values into everyday life. Themes faith family education Mood inspirational didactic Type spiritual educational When to use this quote - family meals - daily routines - travel - sleep Key Concepts Transmission of belief generational continuity Questions to Reflect On - How can teachings respect both tradition and personal freedom? - What modern practices replace ancient rituals? 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