Deuteronomy 5:12 nasb — 'Observe the sabbath day to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you.

NASB

"'Observe the sabbath day to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you."

— Deuteronomy 5:12, NASB

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Deuteronomy 5 — Context

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'You shall not worship them or serve them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, and on the third and the fourth generations of those who hate Me,

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but showing lovingkindness to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.

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'You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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'Observe the sabbath day to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you.

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'Six days you shall labor and do all your work,

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but the seventh day is a sabbath of the LORD your God; in it you shall not do any work, you or your son or your daughter or your male servant or your female servant or your ox or your donkey or any of your cattle or your sojourner who stays with you, so that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you.

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'You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out of there by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore the LORD your God commanded you to observe the sabbath day.

Deuteronomy 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 5:12 say?
Deuteronomy 5:12 in the NASB reads: “'Observe the sabbath day to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 5:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 5:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 5, verse 12.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 5:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 5:12 in?
Deuteronomy 5:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 5:12?
Deuteronomy 5:12 reads (NASB): “'Observe the sabbath day to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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