KJV ORIGINAL
Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Work for six days, and on the seventh day you must rest. This way your ox and donkey can rest too, and your servants and foreigners living among you can be refreshed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is establishing a rhythm of work and rest that includes not just you, but also your animals, servants, and even foreigners in your community.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as part of God's law through Moses, establishing what would become the Sabbath day. In ancient times, slaves and animals often worked continuously without rest, but God's law uniquely extended this mercy to all living beings. This was revolutionary for its time, showing God's care for the vulnerable and overworked.
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