Exodus 31:16

Conservative English Version

Every generation of Israelites must respect the Sabbath.

Cross References

Genesis 17:11

(SEE 17:10)

Genesis 9:13

(SEE 9:12)

Nehemiah 13:15

I also noticed what the people of Judah were doing on the Sabbath. Not only were they trampling grapes to make wine, but they were harvesting their grain, grapes, figs, and other crops, and then loading these on donkeys to sell in Jerusalem. So I warned them not to sell food on the Sabbath.

Exodus 31:15

(SEE 31:14)

Exodus 31:17

This day will always serve as a reminder, both to me and to the Israelites, that I made the heavens and the earth in six days, then on the seventh day I rested and relaxed.

Isaiah 58:13

But first, you must start respecting the Sabbath as a joyful day of worship. You must stop doing and saying whatever you please on this special day.

Jeremiah 50:5

You will ask the way to Zion and then come and join with me in making an agreement you won't break or forget.