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In Abrahamic religions, the Sabbath (/ ˈ s æ b ə θ /) or Shabbat (from Hebrew שַׁבָּת Šabbāṯ) is a day set aside for rest and worship. According to the Book of Exodus, the Sabbath is a day of rest on the seventh day, commanded by God to be kept as a holy day of rest, as God rested from creation.
Jun 13, 2024 · Sabbath, (from shavat, “cease,” or “desist”), day of holiness and rest observed by Jews from sunset on Friday to nightfall of the following day. The time division follows the biblical story of creation: “And there was evening and there was morning, one day” (Genesis 1:5).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 19, 2024 · Learn what the Sabbath means, why God commanded it, and how Christians should keep it. Explore the biblical and historical background of the Sabbath, and the different practices and views among Christian denominations.
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Learn about the origin, meaning, and significance of the Sabbath in the Old Testament. The Sabbath is the seventh day of the week, a day of rest and worship, a sign of God's creation and covenant, and a gift of freedom from slavery.
Shabbat (Hebrew: שַׁבָּת, also known as "Shabbos" or the " Sabbath ") is the Jewish day of rest and celebration that begins on Friday before sunset and ends on the following evening after nightfall. It is ushered in with (late afternoon) candlelighting, prayers, and feasting on braided bread and other delicacies.
Shabbat is a festive day when Jews exercise their freedom from the regular labours of everyday life. It offers an opportunity to contemplate the spiritual aspects of life and to spend time with family.
The Sabbath is a weekly day of rest or time of worship given in the Bible as the seventh day. It is observed differently in Judaism and Christianity and informs a similar occasion in several other faiths.
