Dictionary of Bible Themes The Sabbath of rest is grounded in God's work of creation. Observance of a Sabbath day is distinctive of the people of God. Genesis 2:3The Sabbath grounded in creation itself See also Psalms 118:24Exodus 20:8-11 The purpose of the Sabbath See also To remember God's work in creation Genesis 2:2Exodus 35:2 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 To remember the exodus See also Genesis 8:4The idea of rest relates the concept of the Sabbath to the ultimate conquest of Canaan under David and to the return from exile. 2 Samuel 7:1,11Psalms 95:10-11 Hebrews 4:9 Revelation 14:13 Exodus 31:17 See also To be a sign of the relationship between Israel and God and to give refreshment Deuteronomy 5:12-14Leviticus 23:3 The Law required the Sabbath to be a holy day free from work See also Exodus 34:21; 35:3Leviticus 23:38 Isaiah 56:2; 58:13 2 Kings 4:23 The Sabbath was linked with celebration of the New Moon See also Isaiah 1:13Ezekiel 46:3 Hosea 2:11 Amos 8:5 Exodus 16:27-28 Abuses of the Sabbath Numbers 15:32gathering manna Nehemiah 13:15-18gathering wood Nehemiah 10:31doing ordinary work Amos 8:5Engaging in commerce: Jeremiah 17:21carrying loads Exodus 31:14Punishments for infringing the Sabbath law Numbers 15:35The death penalty Jeremiah 17:27Ezekiel 20:13; 22:8,15 Disaster for Jerusalem Leviticus 24:8Sacrifices to be offered on the Sabbath 1 Chronicles 9:32Bread Numbers 28:9-101 Chronicles 23:31 Burnt offerings 2 Chronicles 2:4Ezekiel 46:4 See also Other offerings 4005 creation4978 year 5057 rest, physical 5379 law, Christ's attitude |
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