Topical Encyclopedia The Sabbath-day, observed on the seventh day of the week, is a day of rest and worship that holds significant importance in Judeo-Christian traditions. Its origins are rooted in the creation narrative found in the Book of Genesis, where God rested on the seventh day after creating the heavens and the earth. This divine rest established a pattern for humanity, as seen in Genesis 2:2-3 : "And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished."The command to observe the Sabbath is explicitly stated in the Ten Commandments, given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Exodus 20:8-11 instructs, "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the foreigner within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but He rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy." The Sabbath was a sign of the covenant between God and Israel, serving as a reminder of their deliverance from Egypt and their special relationship with God. Deuteronomy 5:15 emphasizes this aspect: "Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out of there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the LORD your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day." In the New Testament, Jesus Christ's relationship with the Sabbath is a focal point of His ministry. He often healed and performed miracles on the Sabbath, challenging the Pharisaic interpretations of the law. In Mark 2:27-28 , Jesus declares, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath." This statement underscores the intended purpose of the Sabbath as a blessing for humanity, rather than a burdensome legalistic requirement. The early Christian church grappled with the observance of the Sabbath, especially as Gentile converts joined the faith. The Apostle Paul addresses this issue in Colossians 2:16-17 , advising, "Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ." This passage suggests a shift from strict Sabbath observance to a focus on the spiritual rest found in Christ. Throughout church history, the observance of the Sabbath has evolved, with many Christians traditionally observing Sunday, the first day of the week, as the Lord's Day in commemoration of Christ's resurrection. This practice is rooted in the early church's gatherings on the first day, as seen in Acts 20:7 : "On the first day of the week we came together to break bread." The Sabbath-day remains a topic of theological reflection and practice, with various Christian denominations interpreting its observance in diverse ways, yet all recognizing its foundational role in the rhythm of worship and rest. Greek 4521. sabbaton -- the Sabbath, ie the seventh day (of the week) ... 1), week (9). Sabbath day. Of Hebrew origin (shabbath); the Sabbath (ie Shabbath), or day of weekly repose from secular avocations ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4521.htm - 7k Library A Morning Prayer for the Sabbath-Day. Sabbath Day. The Law of the Sabbath-Day Explained. The Eight Days' Procession ... 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Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.org What does it mean to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Sabbath-day (23 Occurrences)Luke 4:16 Luke 13:14 Luke 13:16 Luke 14:3 Luke 14:5 Acts 13:14 Acts 16:13 Exodus 20:8 Exodus 20:11 Exodus 31:15 Exodus 35:3 Leviticus 24:8 Numbers 15:32 Numbers 28:9 Deuteronomy 5:12 Deuteronomy 5:15 Nehemiah 13:15 Nehemiah 13:17 Nehemiah 13:19 Psalms 92:1 Ezekiel 46:1 Ezekiel 46:4 Ezekiel 46:12 Subtopics Related Terms |
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