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Moreover also I gave them my Sabbaths, to be a sign between me and them, that they might know that I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.
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A Sign of the Covenant
Commentators agree that the Sabbath was far more than just a day of rest; it was a 'sign' of the unique covenant relationship between God and Israel. Like a wedding ring, it was a visible pledge signifying that God had chosen and set them apart from all other nations. To profane the Sabbath was therefore seen as rejecting this special relationship with God Himself.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The probation in the wilderness. The promise was forfeited by those to whom it was first conditionally made, but was renewed to their children.
19th Century
Anglican
I gave them my sabbaths. —Not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers (John 7:22). The Sabbath, l…
16th Century
Protestant
Besides the law, God here commends His Sabbaths, which we know to be only a part of His law. Indeed, whoever compares the commandments one by one w…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, also, I gave them my sabbaths The Targum is, ``the days of the sabbaths;'' or sabbath days, the seventh day sab…
