What does Exodus 20:8 mean?

Exodus 20:8 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

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Exodus 20:8 Meaning

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Context Explained

6And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

7Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

8Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

9Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

10But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:

Key Themes

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Source: Exodus 20:8