Exodus 20:11
The Scripture
(11) For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God commands Moses to speak the Ten Commandments to the Israelites, who are gathered at the edge of the wilderness. The commandments cover moral duties, worship, and the sanctity of time, establishing the foundation of Israel's covenant with God. The chapter ends with a warning that those who do not obey will be cut off from the blessings of the covenant.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 31:17Genesis 2:2Genesis 2:3Psalms 95:4Psalms 95:5Psalms 95:6Psalms 95:7Mark 2:27Mark 2:28Acts 20:7
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 31:15Leviticus 23:3Genesis 2:3Genesis 2:2Exodus 16:26Exodus 31:17