Deuteronomy 5:12
Deuteronomy 5:12 in Multiple Translations
Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you.
Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.
Observe the sabbath day, to keep it holy, as Jehovah thy God commanded thee.
Keep the Sabbath day as a holy day, as you have been ordered by the Lord your God.
Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you to do.
Keepe the Sabbath day, to sanctifie it, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee.
'Observe the day of the sabbath — to sanctify it, as Jehovah thy God hath commanded thee;
“Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you.
Keep the sabbath-day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.
Observe the day of the sabbath, to sanctify it, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee.
Do not forget that the seventh day of every week is mine. Dedicate those days to me just like I, Yahweh your God, am commanding you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 5:12
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Deuteronomy 5:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁמ֛וֹר
אֶת
י֥וֹם
הַ/שַׁבָּ֖ת
לְ/קַדְּשׁ֑/וֹ
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
צִוְּ/ךָ֖
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהֶֽי/ךָ
שָׁמ֛וֹר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Ptc
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
N-ms
הַ/שַׁבָּ֖ת
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
Art | N-cs
לְ/קַדְּשׁ֑/וֹ
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Prep | Rel
צִוְּ/ךָ֖
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-3ms | Suff
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֶֽי/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 5:12
שָׁמ֛וֹר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Ptc
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/שַׁבָּ֖ת
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
Art | N-cs
The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.
לְ/קַדְּשׁ֑/וֹ
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
כַּ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
צִוְּ/ךָ֖
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms | Suff
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֶֽי/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 5:12
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- Deuteronomy 5:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 5:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 5:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 5:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 5:12
Context — The Ten Commandments
10but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
11You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.
12Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you.
13Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 14but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 20:8–11 | Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy. |
| 2 | Isaiah 58:13 | If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight, and the LORD’s holy day honorable, if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, |
| 3 | Isaiah 56:6 | And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants— all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— |
Deuteronomy 5:12 Summary
Deuteronomy 5:12 reminds us to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, just as the Lord our God has commanded us. This means setting aside one day a week to rest, worship, and remember God's goodness, just like He did after creating the world (Genesis 2:2-3). By keeping the Sabbath day holy, we demonstrate our love and obedience to God, and we trust in His provision and care for us (Matthew 11:28-30). As we keep the Sabbath, we can find rest and rejuvenation, and we can refocus on our relationship with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of observing the Sabbath day?
Observing the Sabbath day is a commandment from the Lord, as seen in Deuteronomy 5:12, and it is a day to rest and remember God's creation and redemption, as explained in Exodus 20:8-11 and Hebrews 4:9-10.
How does keeping the Sabbath day holy reflect our love for God?
Keeping the Sabbath day holy demonstrates our love and obedience to God, as it is a way to honor and remember His commandments, as stated in Deuteronomy 5:12 and John 14:15.
Is the Sabbath day still relevant for believers today?
Although the Sabbath day was originally given to the Israelites, the principle of resting and trusting in God's provision is still relevant for believers today, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30 and Hebrews 4:9-10.
What does it mean to 'keep' the Sabbath day holy?
To keep the Sabbath day holy means to set it apart as a day of rest, worship, and remembrance of God's goodness, as commanded in Deuteronomy 5:12 and Exodus 20:8-11.
Reflection Questions
- How can I prioritize rest and worship on the Sabbath day, and what activities can I engage in to make it a holy day?
- In what ways can I honor God's commandment to keep the Sabbath day holy, and what are the benefits of doing so?
- How does keeping the Sabbath day holy reflect my trust in God's provision and sovereignty, and what are some practical ways to apply this trust in my daily life?
- What are some ways I can use the Sabbath day to recharge and refocus on my relationship with God, and what are some biblical examples of how others have done so?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 5:12
Ver. 12,13. Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it,.... Or observe it, by setting it apart as a time of natural rest, and for the performance of holy and religious exercises; see Exodus 20:8, where the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 5:12
Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee. Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the Lord ... - i:e., keep it in mind as a sacred institution of former enactment and perpetual obligation.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
Keep the sabbath day, to wit, in mind and memory, as it is . As God hath commanded thee, to wit, in Exodus 20, whither he directs them, and therefore he here omits the argument of the creation, which is urged there.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
Deuteronomy 5:12 Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.Ver. 12. Keep the Sabbath day.] In this repetition of the law some things are transposed, and some words changed, haply to confute that superstitious opinion of the Jews, who were ready to dream of miraculous mysteries in every letter.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
(12-15) The language of this commandment is identical with the form it takes in Exodus only so far as the 13th and 14th verses are concerned; and even here the special mention of the ox and the ass is confined to Deuteronomy. The introduction and the close of the command, which gives the reason for it, are different here. The reason drawn from the creation is not mentioned; the reason drawn from the exodus is. This fact illustrates the observation that in Deuteronomy we find “the Gospel of the Pentateuch.” If for the exodus of Israel we substitute here “the exodus of Christ, which He accomplished at Jerusalem,” not so much by His death as by His resurrection, we have a reason for keeping not the Sabbath, but the Lord’s Day.It is worth while to observe that the Israelites had express authority given them to enforce the observance of the Sabbath upon Gentiles, when these could be regarded as “strangers within their gates.” The words Isaiah 56:6 seem to show that “strangers” who “took hold of the covenant” of Jehovah were expected to “keep His sabbath from polluting it.” For an example of its enforcement, see Nehemiah 13:16; Nehemiah 13:20-21. If any difficulty is felt at the variation of the form of the commandment from that which we have in Exodus, it should be observed, first, that the command itself is not altered, as appears by Deuteronomy 5:13-14, compared with Exodus 20:9-10; and secondly, that in this exhortation Moses calls Israel to hear the statutes and judgments which he, as their mediator, commands them, and that he is free to enforce them by such reasons as may seem to him best.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 5:12
12–15. The Fourth Commandment as in Exodus 20:8-11 with the following differences:
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:12
OF THE TEN , Deuteronomy 5:6-21.Here, on the plains of Moab, in sight of the Land of Promise, thirty-eight years after the first announcement of the law on Sinai, Moses repeats the code which Jehovah
Sermons on Deuteronomy 5:12
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The Lord's Day, Its Privileges and Responsibilities by Harry Ironside | Harry Ironside discusses 'The Lord's Day, Its Privileges and Responsibilities,' emphasizing the significance of the Sabbath as a memorial of creation and the Lord's Day as a celebr |
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How to Spend Sunday by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of spending Sundays meaningfully, sharing personal memories of his own joyful Sundays spent with family. He advocates for family unity, encoura |
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Weighed in the Balance (Sermon Reading) by D.L. Moody | In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a scene of chaos and destruction, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the word "Tinkle." He then urges the congregat |
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Beginning of the End by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the Feeding of the Five Thousand, where Jesus teaches his disciples a valuable lesson. The preacher emphasizes the importance of giving every |
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How to Bring Your Children to Christ by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and observations about the transformative power of God's word. He emphasizes the importance of having a fear of God and reco |
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(God and Man) Entering God's Sabbath Rest by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of dedicating Wednesdays and Saturdays to fasting and prayer. He and another brother would spend hours in prayer after th |
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(Exodus) Exodus 20:8-17 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the fourth commandment, which is to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. He explains that the Sabbath was given to the nation of Israe |