Exodus 20:9 nasb — "Six days you shall labor and do all your work,

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

— Exodus 20:9, NASB

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Exodus 20 — Context

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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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"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

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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, your male or your female servant or your cattle or your sojourner who stays with you.

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"For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day and made it holy.

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"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

Exodus 20:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:9 say?
Exodus 20:9 in the NASB reads: “"Six days you shall labor and do all your work,”
Where is Exodus 20:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 20:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 9.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 20:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 20:9 in?
Exodus 20:9 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 Exodus 20:9?
Exodus 20:9 reads (NASB): “"Six days you shall labor and 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.
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