Deuteronomy · Chapter 11 King James Version

Deuteronomy 11:2

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The Scripture

(2) And know ye this day: for I speak not with your children which have not known, and which have not seen the chastisement of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand, and his stretched out arm,
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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