richmahn_en_tn/exo/20/08.md

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  • to keep it holy - This shows that the Sabbath day is dedicated to God.
  • reserved for me - This is a day God claims for His own.
  • do all your work - "do all your usual duties"
  • within your gates - "within your community" or "inside your city." Cities often had walls around them to keep out enemies, and gates for people to go in and out. (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_metonymy)
  • blessed the Sabbath day - Possible meanings are that 1) God caused the Sabbath day to produce good results, or 2) God said that the Sabbath day was good.
  • consecrated it - "set it apart for a special purpose"