Exodus 31:12

12 And the LORD spoke 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 to minister in the priest's office,

11 and the anointing oil and sweet incense for the holy place. According to all that I have commanded thee shall they do."

12 And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying,

13 "Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, `Verily My Sabbaths ye shall keep; for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, that ye may know that I am the LORD who doth sanctify you.

14 Ye shall keep the Sabbath therefore, for it is holy unto you. Every one who defileth it shall surely be put to death; for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.