The phrase appears to bridge the Jewish declaration of faith, the Shema , with pivotal character moments for Mikasa Ackerman from Attack on Titan , particularly the events of Season 1, Episode 7 (or Chapter 7 of the manga).
In that episode, Mikasa faces her greatest internal crisis. Believing Eren has died, she momentarily gives up on life, only to find a new, deeper resolve to fight. A Deep Perspective: The "Shema" of the Small Blade shema mikasa 7 1
The is more than a prayer; it is a "pledge of allegiance" to the one thing that matters most. Its first word, Shema , translates to "hear" or "listen," but implies a deeper call to action and obedience . The phrase appears to bridge the Jewish declaration