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Berean Standard Bible

“For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.”

Leviticus 23:3

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Leviticus 23 lists the appointed festivals of the LORD, beginning with the weekly Sabbath. It sets the rhythm of Israel's year around rest and remembrance.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

“‘Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation; you shall do no kind of work. It is a Sabbath to Yahweh in all your dwellings.

King James Version (KJV)

Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day is the sabbath of rest, an holy convocation; ye shall do no work therein: it is the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Six days shall work be done: but on the seventh day is a sabbath of solemn rest, a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of work: it is a sabbath unto Jehovah in all your dwellings.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

On six days work may be done; but the seventh day is a special day of rest, a time for worship; you may do no sort of work: it is a Sabbath to the Lord wherever you may be living.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Seis días se trabajará, y el séptimo día sábado de reposo será, convocación santa: ninguna obra haréis; sábado es de Jehová en todas vuestras habitaciones.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»Seis días trabajarán, pero descansarán el día séptimo. Ese día es un día muy especial. Por eso, no harán ningún tipo de trabajo, sino que lo dedicarán para adorarme. Donde quiera que ustedes vivan, ese día será dedicado a mí, pues yo soy el Señor.

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