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and mad known to them your holy Sabbath, and commanded them commandments, and statutes, and a law, by Moses your servant,
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The Sabbath's Special Status
Commentators highlight that the Sabbath is mentioned with special prominence in this prayer. Scholars like John Gill note it was a "peculiar" privilege granted specifically to the Jewish nation, a sign of their unique covenant relationship with God that was not made known to other peoples.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Madest known unto them thy holy sabbath. —Every word here, as well as the prominence given to this among the other “comma…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And made known to them your holy sabbath Which was not made known to others, and was peculiar to the Jewish nation, …
Presbyterian
The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …
