Exodus 31:15 · KJV
"Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death."
King James Version
What does Exodus 31:15 mean? →Passage Context
13Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.
14Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.
15Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death.
16Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
17It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you prioritize rest in your busy life?
2
What does observing a Sabbath mean for you personally?
3
When have you felt the need for a break or rest?
Life Application
work
Set aside one day a week to rest and recharge, focusing on your relationship with God.
health
Incorporate regular breaks into your daily routine to maintain balance and well-being.
Connection to Jesus
direct teaching
Jesus teaches about the Sabbath, emphasizing its purpose for rest and restoration, aligning with the command to observe the Sabbath.
See also: Mark 2:27
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