Deuteronomy · Chapter 11 King James Version

Deuteronomy 11:8

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The Scripture

(8) Therefore shall ye keep all the commandments which I command you this day, that ye may be strong, and go in and possess the land, whither ye go to possess it;
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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