Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Keeping the Sabbath"
The Sabbath was instituted at creation and formalized in the Ten Commandments as a day of rest, worship, and trust in God's provision.
The Sabbath was instituted at creation and formalized in the Ten Commandments as a day of rest, worship, and trust in God's provision.
"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God." — Exodus 20:8-10 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Keeping the Sabbath?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God."
"The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath."
"Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ."
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