Deuteronomy 11:17
The Scripture
(17) And then the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath as a day of rest and holiness, forbidding them from laboring or carrying burdens. He also instructs them not to sell or trade on that day, emphasizing that the Sabbath is a sacred time to honor Him. The passage underscores the importance of obedience to divine commands for peace and covenant fulfillment.
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