Exodus 35:3 nasb — "You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the sabbath day."

NASB

""You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the sabbath day.""

— Exodus 35:3, NASB

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Exodus 35:3 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath day.”
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ASV
“Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath day. ”
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WEB
“You shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations on the Sabbath day.'"”
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NET
“You must not kindle a fire in any of your homes on the Sabbath day.””
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DRB
“You shall kindle no fire in any of your habitations on the sabbath day.”
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BBE
“No fire is to be lighted in any of your houses on the Sabbath day.”
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KJVA
“Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath day.”
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Exodus 35 — Context

Then Moses assembled all the congregation of the sons of Israel, and said to them, "These are the things that the LORD has commanded you to do:

"For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day you shall have a holy day, a sabbath of complete rest to the LORD; whoever does any work on it shall be put to death.

"You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the sabbath day."

Moses spoke to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, saying, "This is the thing which the LORD has commanded, saying,

'Take from among you a contribution to the LORD; whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it as the LORD'S contribution: gold, silver, and bronze,

and blue, purple and scarlet material, fine linen, goats' hair,

Exodus 35:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 35:3 say?

Exodus 35:3 in the NASB reads: “"You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the sabbath day."”

Where is Exodus 35:3 in the Bible?

Exodus 35:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 35, verse 3.

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 35:3.

What translation should I read Exodus 35:3 in?

Exodus 35:3 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 35:3?

Exodus 35:3 reads (NASB): “"You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the sabbath day."” 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.

Exodus 35:3 nasb — "You shall not kindle a fire in any of your dwellings on the sabbath day."

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