Deuteronomy 5:13 bbe — On six days do all your work:

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"On six days do all your work:"

— Deuteronomy 5:13, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:”
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ASV
“Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work; ”
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WEB
“You shall labor six days, and do all your work;”
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Deuteronomy 5 — Context

And I will have mercy through a thousand generations on those who have love for me and keep my laws.

You are not to make use of the name of the Lord your God for an evil purpose; whoever takes the Lord's name on his lips for an evil purpose will be judged as a sinner by the Lord.

Keep the Sabbath day as a holy day, as you have been ordered by the Lord your God.

On six days do all your work:

But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; on that day do no work, you or your son or your daughter, or your man-servant or your woman-servant, or your ox or your ass or any of your cattle, or the man from a strange country who is living among you; so that your man-servant and your woman-servant may have rest as well as you.

And keep in mind that you were a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord your God took you out of that land by his strong hand and his stretched-out arm: for this reason the Lord has given you orders to keep the Sabbath day.

Give honour to your father and your mother, as you have been ordered by the Lord your God; so that your life may be long and all may be well for you in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

Deuteronomy 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 5:13 say?

Deuteronomy 5:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “On six days do all your work:”

Where is Deuteronomy 5:13 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 5:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 5, verse 13.

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 5:13.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 5:13 in?

Deuteronomy 5:13 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 5:13?

Deuteronomy 5:13 reads (BBE): “On six days do all your work:” 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.

Deuteronomy 5:13 bbe — On six days do all your work:

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