KJV ORIGINAL
Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
This verse is part of Moses restating the Ten Commandments to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. It comes from the fourth commandment about keeping the Sabbath holy, where God established a weekly pattern of work and rest. This work-rest cycle reflected God's own pattern during creation and was revolutionary for ancient times when slaves and workers often had no guaranteed rest.
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