Sabbath

Definition

The seventh day set apart for rest and dedication to God; in Christianity reinterpreted in relation to the Lord’s Day and works of mercy.

Exodus 20:8–11 — “Remember the Sabbath day to set it apart as holy. For six days you may 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, you, or your son, or your…
Deuteronomy 5:15 — *Recall that you were slaves in the land of Egypt and that the Lord your God brought you out of there by strength and power. That is why the Lord your God has commanded you to observe the Sabbath day. *
Exodus 13:3 — *Moses said to the people, “Remember this day on which you came out from Egypt, from the place where you were enslaved, for the Lord brought you out of there with a mighty hand—and no bread made with yeast may be eaten. *
Luke 6:9; Matthew 12:12 — *Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil, to save a life or to destroy it?” How much more valuable is a person than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” *
Acts 17:25 — *nor is he served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives life and breath and everything to everyone. *
Matthew 25:40 — *And the king will answer them, ‘I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.’ *