Deuteronomy 5:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Six days you should work and do all your jobs:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is establishing a rhythm where people should work for six days of the week.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Deuteronomy 5:13 is part of Moses' restatement of the Ten Commandments to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and years of wandering in the wilderness. This verse emphasizes the rhythm of work established in the creation account of Genesis, where God labored for six days and rested on the seventh, instructing the Israelites to follow this pattern in their daily lives. It was given in a society where manual labor was crucial for survival, reinforcing God's laws as a guide for their covenant relationship.

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