Exodus 20:8

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Cross-reference

Exodus 16:23–30 Historical context

Exodus 16:23-30 establishes the pattern of Sabbath rest through manna provision — providing the historical basis for the commandment to remember the Sabbath.

Exodus 31:13 describes the Sabbath as a sign of sanctification — deepening the meaning of the Sabbath command.

In Exodus 31:14, the Sabbath command is reinforced with a death penalty for violators, adding severe consequences not stated earlier.

Exodus 23:12 reiterates the Sabbath rest, adding a humanitarian motive: rest for ox, donkey, servant, and alien.

Genesis 2:3 Allusion

Genesis 2:3 provides the creation basis: God blessed and made holy the seventh day of rest, grounding the command in divine example.

Leviticus 23:3 repeats the Sabbath command, specifying it as a holy convocation and a solemn rest in all dwellings.

John 5:10 Contrast

John 5:10 recounts the Jews accusing a healed man of breaking the Sabbath by carrying his mat — a legalistic contrast to the command's spirit.

Luke 23:56 Parallel

Luke 23:56 shows the women resting on the Sabbath according to the commandment, exemplifying obedience to the holy day.

Amos 8:5 Contrast

Amos 8:5 condemns traders eager for the Sabbath to end so they can sell grain — a stark contrast to honoring the holy day.

Ezekiel 20:12 explains the Sabbaths were given as a sign between God and Israel, adding purpose to the command to keep them holy.

Jeremiah 17:22 reiterates the Sabbath command with a specific ban on carrying burdens, directly echoing the original prohibition of work.

Isaiah 58:13 expands on keeping the Sabbath holy by turning from personal pleasure, reinforcing the command's practical meaning.

Nehemiah 13:15 reports people working on the Sabbath — a violation of the command to keep it holy, showing disobedience.

Nehemiah 9:14 Historical context

Nehemiah 9:14 recalls God giving the holy Sabbath as part of the law through Moses, directly referencing the original commandment.

Deuteronomy 5:12 mirrors the Sabbath command with 'Observe' instead of 'Remember', restating the same covenant instruction.

Numbers 15:32 Historical context

Numbers 15:32 narrates a man gathering sticks on the Sabbath, illustrating a real violation and the command's enforcement.

Isaiah 56:4-6 extends Sabbath keeping to eunuchs and foreigners, promising them blessing for obedience, broadening the command's scope.

Numbers 28:9 Historical context

Numbers 28:9 prescribes additional burnt offerings for the Sabbath, showing worship requirements beyond rest.

Leviticus 19:3 pairs Sabbath observance with reverence for parents, linking two commands as equally required by God.

Leviticus 23:38 Historical context

Leviticus 23:38 distinguishes weekly Sabbaths from festival offerings, clarifying they are separate categories of holy days.