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Deuteronomy 5:14 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Deuteronomy 5:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 5 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But 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, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.”
Deuteronomy 5:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:14
The Sabbath command extends rest to 'thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger.' This comprehensive inclusivity demonstrates covenant compassion—even slaves, foreigners, and animals must rest. The prohibition of work extends to subordinates under one's authority, preventing exploitation. This verse reveals God's concern for the vulnerable and Creation-wide scope of Sabbath blessing. The Reformed tradition sees this as establishing principles of humane labor practices, concern for workers' wellbeing, and ...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:14
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“God rested on the seventh day from all his works;{Genesis 2:2}”
“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.”
“because Yahweh has given you the Sabbath”
“our children as their children: and behold”
“and said to them”
“and bringing in sheaves”