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Exodus 20:8 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Exodus 20:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”
Exodus 20:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 20:8
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.'Remember' (זָכוֹר, zakhor) implies forgetting's danger—sabbath-keeping requires intentional memory. The Sabbath principle predates Sinai (Genesis 2:2-3), but here becomes covenant requirement. 'Keep it holy' (לְקַדְּשׁוֹ, leqadesho) means set apart, sanctified—one day different from six. The Sabbath testifies to Creation (God rested) and redemption (Deuteronomy 5:15). It's God's gift of rest to weary workers, slave-drivers not exempted (v. 10). Jesus declares Himself 'Lord of the Sabbath' (Mark 2:28) and fulfills it—He is our rest (Matthew 11:28). The...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 20:8
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“and made it holy”
“This is that which Yahweh has spoken, 'Tomorrow is a solemn rest, a holy Sabbath to Yahweh. Bake that which you want to bake, and boil that which you want to boil; and all that remains over lay up for yourselves to be kept until the morning.'”
“and choose the things that please me”