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In those days saw I in Judah some men treading wine-presses on the Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading donkeys [therewith]; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day: and I testified [against them] in the day in which they sold victuals.
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A Widespread, Systemic Sin
Commentators note that Sabbath-breaking was not an isolated issue. Nehemiah observed it in the countryside with farming activities like harvesting and pressing wine, and in the city with commercial transport and sales. This widespread disregard for the Sabbath law indicated a deep-seated spiritual problem throughout Judah.
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 13:15
18th Century
Theologian
The desecration of the Sabbath is first brought into prominence among the sins of the Jewish people by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 17:21–27). It…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 13:15–22
19th Century
Bishop
Vindication of the Sabbath.
John Gill
On Nehemiah 13:15
17th Century
Pastor
In those days saw I in Judah some treading winepresses on the
sabbath
Which was not a…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 13:15–22
17th Century
Minister
Keeping the Lord's day holy is an important matter for the attention of those who would promote true godliness. Religion never prospers while Sabba…