Bible Dictionary

Sabbath

The seventh day of the week set apart as a day of rest.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

291 of 368

Letter

S

Meaning

The seventh day of the week set apart as a day of rest.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:2-3
  • Exodus 20:8-11
  • Exodus 31:12-17
  • Leviticus 23:3
  • Isaiah 58:13-14
  • Mark 2:27-28
  • Luke 4:16

Also Called

sabbath day

Original Language

Hebrew

שַׁבָּת

shabbat

sabbath; rest

Greek

σάββατον

sabbaton

sabbath

Meaning

The Sabbath is the seventh day of the week set apart as a day of rest.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the Sabbath was the seventh day of the week, set apart by God as a day of rest.

It was observed by Israel according to God’s commandments and is mentioned throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Key References

  • Genesis 2:2-3
  • Exodus 20:8-11
  • Exodus 31:12-17
  • Leviticus 23:3
  • Isaiah 58:13-14
  • Mark 2:27-28
  • Luke 4:16
  • Week
  • Jubilee
  • Feast
  • Seventh Day

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:2-3
  • Exodus 20:8-11
  • Exodus 31:12-17
  • Leviticus 23:3
  • Isaiah 58:13-14
  • Mark 2:27-28
  • Luke 4:16

Related Terms

week jubilee feast seventh day

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