Exodus 31:16 cpdv — Let the sons of Israel keep the Sabbath, and let them celebrate it throughout their generations. It is an everlasting c…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Let the sons of Israel keep the Sabbath, and let them celebrate it throughout their generations. It is an everlasting covenant "

— Exodus 31:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 31 — Context

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“Speak to the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: See that you keep my Sabbath. For it is a sign between me and you among your generations, so that you may know that I am the Lord, who sanctifies you.

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Keep my Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Whoever will have polluted it, shall die a death. Whoever will have done any work in it, his soul shall perish from the midst of his people.

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For six days you shall do work. On the seventh day, it is the Sabbath, a rest sanctified by the Lord. All who will have done work on this day shall die.

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Let the sons of Israel keep the Sabbath, and let them celebrate it throughout their generations. It is an everlasting covenant

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between me and the sons of Israel, and a perpetual sign. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and in the seventh he ceased from work.”

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And the Lord, having completed speaking in this way on Mount Sinai, gave to Moses two stone tablets of testimony, written with the finger of God.

Exodus 31:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 31:16 say?
Exodus 31:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Let the sons of Israel keep the Sabbath, and let them celebrate it throughout their generations. It is an everlasting covenant ”
Where is Exodus 31:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 31:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 31, verse 16.
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 31:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 31:16 in?
Exodus 31:16 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 31:16?
Exodus 31:16 reads (CPDV): “Let the sons of Israel keep the Sabbath, and let them celebrate it throughout their generations. It is an everlasting covenant ” 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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