Exodus 35:2 bbe — Six days let work be done, but the seventh day is to be a holy day to you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord; whoever does…

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"Six days let work be done, but the seventh day is to be a holy day to you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord; whoever does any work on that day is to be put to death."

— Exodus 35:2, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 35 — Context

And Moses sent for all the children of Israel to come together, and said to them, This is what the Lord has said and these are his orders.

Six days let work be done, but the seventh day is to be a holy day to you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord; whoever does any work on that day is to be put to death.

No fire is to be lighted in any of your houses on the Sabbath day.

And Moses said to all the meeting of the children of Israel, This is the order which the Lord has given:

Take from among you an offering to the Lord; everyone who has the impulse in his heart, let him give his offering to the Lord; gold and silver and brass;

Exodus 35:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 35:2 say?

Exodus 35:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Six days let work be done, but the seventh day is to be a holy day to you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord; whoever does any work on that day is to be put to death.”

Where is Exodus 35:2 in the Bible?

Exodus 35:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 35, verse 2.

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 35:2.

What translation should I read Exodus 35:2 in?

Exodus 35:2 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 35:2?

Exodus 35:2 reads (BBE): “Six days let work be done, but the seventh day is to be a holy day to you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord; whoever does any work on that day is to be put to death.” 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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