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"Speak also to the children of Israel, saying, `Most assuredly you shall keep my Sabbaths: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that you may know that I am Yahweh who sanctifies you.
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A Sign of Distinction
Commentators explain that the Sabbath was established as a unique sign of the covenant between God and Israel. While circumcision was also a sign, other nations practiced it. The observance of a weekly day of rest became the primary, visible mark that distinguished God's people, showing that He is the one who 'sanctifies' or sets them apart from all others.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The penal law of the Sabbath is detailed in Exodus 35:2-3. In the fourth commandment, the injunction to observe the seventh day is addressed to the…
19th Century
Anglican
It is a sign between me and you.—Circumcision had been given as a covenant sign to Abraham and his descendants ([Reference Genesis 17:9-13…
16th Century
Protestant
Speak you also to the children of Israel. He impresses upon them the same things as before, with the addition of a few words, such as …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Speak you also unto the children of Israel Notwithstanding all that has been said and ordered concerning making the …
Orders were now given that a tabernacle should be set up for the service of God. But they must not think that the nature of the work, and the haste…
