Genesis 2:3
“And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”

What does Genesis 2:3 mean?
Genesis 2:3 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made." This verse is significant in the Bible as it marks the establishment of the Sabbath, a…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Gift of Rest: Embracing the Holiness of the Sabbath
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, the significance of rest often fades into the background, overshadowed by our myriad responsibilities and our constant race against the clock. Yet, Genesis 2:3 (KJV) anchors us back to a profound truth: "And God blessed the seventh…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Rest and Sanctification
Dear Heavenly Father, As we come before You in prayer today, we are reminded of the sacredness of the seventh day, as declared in Your Word: "And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made"…
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