Exodus 23:12
“Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.”

What does Exodus 23:12 mean?
Exodus 23:12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed." This verse is part of the larger context…
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In Exodus 23:12, the Lord proclaims: "Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed." This verse encapsulates a profound principle that transcends…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the sacred rhythm of work and rest that You established from the beginning of time. In the book of Exodus, Chapter 23, Verse 12, You commanded, "Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest…
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