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A Matter of the Heart, Not Just Rules
Commentators agree that true Sabbath observance is not merely external, like avoiding work, but is an internal posture of the heart. John Calvin describes it as "true self-denial," where a believer willingly ceases from their own plans, desires, and pursuits to focus entirely on God. It's about reorienting one's whole person—actions, will, and thoughts—toward Him for His holy day.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 58:13
18th Century
Theologian
If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath - The evident meaning of this is that they were sacredly to observe the Sabbath, and no…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 58:13
19th Century
Bishop
If thou turn away thy foot. —The teaching of Isaiah 56:4-7, regarding the Sabbath is resumed. The form of the phrase impl…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 58:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, hono…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 58:13
16th Century
Theologian
If you shall turn away your foot from the sabbath. Some think that the Prophet alludes to the external observation of the Sabbath, because…
John Gill
On Isaiah 58:13
17th Century
Pastor
If you turn away your foot from the sabbath
From walking and working on that day; or withdraw your mind and affectio…