How to learn a verseJPS TaNaKH 1917
Five steps, one a day, a few minutes each. Here they are on one verse from this set:
Isaiah 54:10 For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall My covenant of peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath compassion on thee.
- 1Meet the verseHear it and say it, with a motion for each phrase.For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall My covenant of peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath compassion on thee.
- 2Fill the gapsSay it, supplying the words that are missing.For the mountains ___ depart, and the _____ be removed; but ___ kindness shall not ______ from thee, neither _____ My covenant of _____ be removed, saith ___ LORD that hath ______ on thee.
- 3Half hiddenMost of the words are gone now. Say it once at bedtime.For ___ ______ may ______, ___ the _____ ___ removed; ___ ___ kindness _____ ___ depart ____ ____, neither _____ ___ covenant ___ _____ be ______, _____ the ____ ____ hath ______ ___ thee.
- 4First lettersEvery word is down to its first letter.F t m m d, a t h b r; b M k s n d f t, n s M c o p b r, s t L t h c o t.
- 5All by yourselfOnly the reference. Say it all.Isaiah 54:10
Then say it to someone, and come back to it after a day, three days and a week.