Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Sabbath?
12 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Sabbath in the Bible
What does the Bible say about the sabbath? Browse 12 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About The Sabbath
- 1Genesis 2:3
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. created: Heb. created to make”
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- 3Exodus 20:10
“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, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:”
KJV - 4Exodus 20:11
“For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.”
KJV - 5Leviticus 23:3
“Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.”
KJV - 6Matthew 5:17
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.”
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- 9Luke 4:16
“And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.”
KJV - 10Luke 23:56
“And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.”
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Subtopics of The Sabbath
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Sabbath? (5 Verses)
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. created: Heb. created to make”
“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”
“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, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:”
“For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.”
“Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Sabbath? (7 Verses)
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.”
“And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:”
“Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.”
“And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.”
“And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.”
“And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,”
“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: in meat: or, for eating and drinking respect: or, part”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Sabbath
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about the sabbath. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about the sabbath and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about the sabbath is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on the sabbath needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the sabbath with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about the sabbath, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About The Sabbath?
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