For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and everything in them, and rested on the seventh day. That's why the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
God is explaining that He blessed and made the Sabbath day holy because He rested on the seventh day after creating everything in six days.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai, specifically explaining the reason behind the fourth commandment about keeping the Sabbath day holy. It directly references the creation account in Genesis, connecting God's pattern of work and rest to the rhythm He wants His people to follow. The concept of Sabbath was revolutionary in the ancient world, where slaves and workers typically had no guaranteed day of rest.
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