Exodus 31:12

Observing the Sabbath

12 The Lord said to Moses:

Exodus 31:12 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 31:12

And the Lord spake unto Moses
After he had described to him the place of worship, and appointed the priests that should minister in it, and ordered the making of all things appertaining to it, and the workmen that should be concerned therein, he repeats the law of the sabbath, and puts in mind of the time of worship:

saying:
as follows.

Exodus 31:12 In-Context

10 the specially woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,

11 the anointing oil, and the fragrant incense for the sanctuary. They must make [them] according to all that I have commanded you."

12 The Lord said to Moses:

13 "Tell the Israelites: You must observe My Sabbaths, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, so that you will know that I am the Lord who sets you apart.

14 Observe the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Whoever profanes it must be put to death. If anyone does work on it, that person must be cut off from his people.