Deuteronomy 7:22
The Scripture
(22) And the LORD thy God will put out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Deuteronomy 7 describes the sabbath as a holy day set apart for God, where Israel is to refrain from all labor and enjoy rest, and it is a sign of the covenant between God and His people. The chapter also emphasizes that keeping the sabbath shows love and obedience to God’s command.
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Related verses (shared words)
Proverbs 6:10Proverbs 24:33Genesis 47:24Deuteronomy 28:38Isaiah 29:17Deuteronomy 30:20