Bible Verses About the Sabbath

"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: in it thou shalt not do any work."

"And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it."

"And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath."

"If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord."

"There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his."

"Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations."

"Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation."

"Be still, and know that I am God."

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

"And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest."

What does the Bible say about sabbath?

The Sabbath is God's gift of rest—woven into creation itself when God rested on the seventh day. It is both a commandment and an invitation: stop striving, trust God's provision, and enjoy His presence. Key King James Version passages include Exodus 20:8-10, Genesis 2:2-3, Mark 2:27. This page collects 10 KJV verses about sabbath, each quoted in full.

Do Christians need to keep the Sabbath?

Christians are divided on this. Some observe Saturday as the Sabbath per the Fourth Commandment. Others see Sunday (the Lord's Day) as the Christian Sabbath, celebrating Christ's resurrection. Still others apply the Sabbath principle—regular, intentional rest—without binding it to a specific day (Romans 14:5-6). All agree the principle of rest is God-designed and essential.

What should I do on the Sabbath?

Isaiah 58:13-14 calls the Sabbath 'a delight.' Traditionally, it involves ceasing from work, worshipping God, spending time in Scripture and prayer, enjoying fellowship with family and friends, and resting physically and spiritually. The goal is to be refreshed in God's presence and to trust Him with the work left undone.

Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday for Christians?

The original Sabbath was Saturday (Genesis 2:2-3). Early Christians gathered on Sunday to celebrate Jesus' resurrection (Acts 20:7). Romans 14:5 grants freedom in which day one observes, emphasizing the principle of rest and worship over a specific day.