World English Bible
Deuteronomy 5:12
“Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as Yahweh your God commanded you.”
Verse in context — Deuteronomy 5
and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.
You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain: for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as Yahweh your God commanded you.
You shall labor six days, and do all your work;
but the seventh day is a Sabbath to Yahweh your God, in which you shall not do any work, you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox, nor your donkey, nor any of your livestock, nor your stranger who is within your gates; that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you.
About Deuteronomy
Moses’ final speeches, reminding Israel of God’s law before entering the Promised Land.
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