Exodus 34:21 cpdv — For six days you shall work. On the seventh day you shall cease to cultivate and to harvest.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For six days you shall work. On the seventh day you shall cease to cultivate and to harvest. "

— Exodus 34:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 34 — Context

18

You shall keep the solemnity of unleavened bread. For seven days, you shall eat unleavened bread, just as I instructed you, in the time of the month of what is new. For in the month of springtime you departed from Egypt.

19

All of the male kind, which open the womb, shall be mine: from all the animals, as much of oxen as of sheep, it shall be mine.

20

The firstborn of a donkey, you shall redeem with a sheep. But if you will not give a price for it, it shall be slain. The firstborn of your sons you shall redeem. You shall not appear empty in my sight.

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For six days you shall work. On the seventh day you shall cease to cultivate and to harvest.

22

You shall observe the Solemnity of Weeks with the first-fruits of the grain from the harvest of your wheat, and a Solemnity when the time of the year returns and everything is stored away.

23

Three times a year, all your males shall appear in the sight of the Almighty, the Lord God of Israel.

24

For when I will have taken away the nations before your face, and enlarged your borders, no one shall lie in wait against your land when you will go up to appear in the sight of the Lord your God, three times a year.

Exodus 34:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 34:21 say?
Exodus 34:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For six days you shall work. On the seventh day you shall cease to cultivate and to harvest. ”
Where is Exodus 34:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 34:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 34, verse 21.
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 34:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 34:21 in?
Exodus 34:21 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 34:21?
Exodus 34:21 reads (CPDV): “For six days you shall work. On the seventh day you shall cease to cultivate and to harvest. ” 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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