Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 5 of Deuteronomy. Moses gathers the people to repeat the commandments received at Horeb. The Sinai account is presented as an experience that directly commits the present generation, not merely its ancestors. The Decalogue regulates the relationship with God through exclusive worship and the Sabbath, and then establishes fundamental principles for family and social relationships.
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Den Sabbattag sollst du halten, daß du ihn heiligest, wie dir der HERR, dein Gott, geboten hat.
Guardarás el día del reposo para santificarlo, como Jehová tu Dios te ha mandado.
Observe le jour du repos, pour le sanctifier, comme l'Eternel, ton Dieu, te l'a ordonné.
Osserva il giorno del riposo, per santificarlo, siccome il Signore Iddio tuo ti ha comandato.
Guarda o dia de sábado, para o santificar, como te ordenou o SENHOR teu Deus.
「『當守安息日為聖日,正如耶和華-你上帝所吩咐的。
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