Exodus 31:12

The Sabbath Day

12 Then the LORD spoke 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 sacred clothes for Aaron the priest the clothes for his sons when they serve as priests

11 the anointing oil the sweet-smelling incense for the Holy Room "The skilled workers must make them just as I commanded you."

12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses.

13 He said, "Tell the people of Israel, 'You must always keep my Sabbath days. That will be the sign of the covenant I have made between me and you for all time to come. Then you will know that I am the Lord. I make you holy.

14 " 'Keep the Sabbath day. It is holy to you. Those who misuse it must be put to death. Those who do any work on that day must be cut off from their people.