Exodus 31:12

12 And the LORD spoke further unto 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 and the clothes of service and the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons that they may be priests,

11 and the anointing oil and aromatic incense for the sanctuary; they shall do according to all that I have commanded thee.

12 And the LORD spoke further unto Moses, saying,

13 And thou shalt speak unto the sons of Israel, saying, With all this ye shall keep my sabbaths; for it is a sign between me and you throughout your ages; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.

14 Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you; those that defile it shall surely be put to death; for whoever does any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.