Exodus 34:21

Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 34:21

BSB

Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even in the seasons of plowing and harvesting, you must rest.

AKJV

Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest: in ripening time and in harvest you shall rest.

CPDV

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

ERV

Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in plowing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.

NHEB

"Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest: in plowing time and in harvest you shall rest.

SMT

Six days thou shalt work, and in the seventh day thou shalt cease: and in ploughing and in harvest thou shalt cease.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 34:21

SixH8337Noun daysH3117Noun MasculinethoushaltworkH5647VerbbutontheseventhH7637Adjective dayH3117Noun MasculinethoushaltrestH7673VerbinearingtimeH2758Noun MasculineandinharvestH7105Noun MasculinethoushaltrestH7673Verb

Commentary for Exodus 34:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 34:21

Summary

Mandatory rest on seventh day regardless of season

Event

Sabbath rest commanded

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC