Exodus 31:12

The Sign of the Sabbath

12 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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 woven garments as well, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, with which to carry on their priesthood;

11 the anointing oil also, and the fragrant incense for the holy place, they are to make them according to all that I have commanded you."

12 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

13 "But as for you, speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'You shall surely observe My sabbaths; for this is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that you may know that I am the LORD who sanctifies you.

14 'Therefore you are to observe the sabbath, for it is holy to you. Everyone who profanes it shall surely be put to death; for whoever does any work on it, that person shall be cut off from among his people.