"If you listen to these laws…" (Devarim 7:12). God will guard you Tishme'un( תשמעון, you will listen) is written in the plural, referring to many listeners. The object of ve-shamar Adonoy Elohekha lekha (ושמר י-ה-ו-ה אלהיך לך, God will guard you) is singular, referring to one recipient. The main way to attain Godliness is through the “many,” as everyone and everything becomes united. Once we are united, we can draw our individual blessings (Likutey Halakhot II, p. 76-39a).
