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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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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 9:14
19th Century
Bishop
Madest known unto them thy holy sabbath. —Every word here, as well as the prominence given to this among the other “comma…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 9:14
17th Century
Pastor
And made known to them your holy sabbath
Which was not made known to others, and was peculiar to the Jewish nation, …
Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 9:4–38
17th Century
Minister
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 …