Deuteronomy 11:9
The Scripture
(9) And that ye may prolong your days in the land, which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give unto them and to their seed, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 4:40Deuteronomy 5:16Deuteronomy 6:2Psalms 34:12Psalms 34:13Psalms 34:14Psalms 34:15Psalms 34:16Psalms 34:17Psalms 34:18Psalms 34:19Psalms 34:20
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