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The Sabbath as a Covenant Sign
Commentators emphasize that this verse elevates the Sabbath from a mere rule to a core sign of the covenant between God and Israel. Charles Ellicott describes it as a 'sacramental sign.' Its observance was a declaration of loyalty to God, which is why surrounding verses attach such a severe penalty (death) to its violation—it was seen as breaking the covenant itself.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 31:12–17
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 31:12–17
19th Century
Bishop
THE LAW OF THE SABBATH DECLARED ANEW UNDER A PENAL SANCTION.
The worship of the tabernacle was so closely connected with Sa…
John Gill
On Exodus 31:16
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath , &c.] On whom the sabbath of the seventh day was only enjoined, …
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 31:12–17
17th Century
Minister
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…