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A Sign of the Covenant
Commentators explain that the Sabbath was elevated to be a special "sign" of the unique covenant relationship between God and Israel. Scholars like John Gill note that while the text says "forever," this likely refers to the duration of the Old Covenant, similar to other ordinances that found their fulfillment in Christ.
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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 31:17
17th Century
Pastor
It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for
ever
In like sense as the land…
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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…