Deuteronomy 7:6
The Scripture
(6) For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.
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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