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Deuteronomy 5:12 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Deuteronomy 5:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 5 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.”
Deuteronomy 5:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
The fourth commandment 'Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it' establishes weekly rest as covenant obligation. The Hebrew 'qadash' (sanctify/make holy) indicates setting apart time for sacred purposes. God commanded Sabbath observance, grounding it in creation (Exodus 20:11) and redemption (Deuteronomy 5:15). The Reformed tradition sees Sabbath as moral law continuing under the New Covenant, fulfilled on the Lord's Day (Sunday). Sabbath rest typifies the eternal rest believers enter through Christ (Hebrews 4:9-10). The day teaches trust in God's providence—ceasing work demonstrates that God sust...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:12
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“from doing your pleasure on my holy day; and call the Sabbath a delight”
“to minister to him”