Exodus, 31
16. The people of Israel are to keep the sabbath, observing it from generation to generation: this is a lasting covenant.
16. The people of Israel are to keep the sabbath, observing it from generation to generation: this is a lasting covenant.
Exodus 31 talks about the choice of Bezalel and Aliabe as artisans for the construction of the tabernacle and its sacred objects. It also describes the importance of the Sabbath as a sacred day and the delivery of the boards of the law to Moses. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in the chapter, excluding Exodus 31 verses:
2 Chronicles 24:13: "Thus those who worked on the work did it, and the house of God was restored in its form and strengthened." This verse talks about the reconstruction of God's temple under the leadership of Joas. This relates to Exodus 31, which talks about the choice of Bezalel and Aliabe as artisans for the construction of the tabernacle.
Ezekiel 20:12: "I also gave them my Saturdays, that they may serve as a sign between me and them; that they may know that I am the Lord who sanctifies them." This verse talks about the importance of the Sabbath as a sign of the covenant between God and his people. This relates to Exodus 31, which talks about the Sabbath observance as a sacred day.
Deuteronomy 9:10: "And the Lord gave me the two stone tablets, written by the finger of God; and it was written in them according to all the words that the Lord had spoken to you on the hill, in the middle of fire, on the day of the assembly. " This verse talks about the delivery of the boards of the law to Moses on Mount Sinai. This relates to Exodus 31, which also talks about the delivery of the boards of the law to Moses.
Proverbs 22:29: "Do you see a diligent man in his work? This verse talks about the importance of diligence and ability at work. This relates to Exodus 31, which talks about the choice of Bezalel and Aliabe as skilled artisans for the construction of the tabernacle.
Hebrews 4:9: "Therefore, there is still a rest for God's people." This verse talks about the eternal rest that awaits the faithful in God. This relates to Exodus 31, which talks about the observance of the Sabbath as a day of rest and spiritual renewal for God's people.
“O medo excessivo nos faz agir sem amor, mas a confiança excessiva não nos deixa considerar o perigo que vamos enfrentar”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
