Exo 35:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2-3 : Moses began by reminding everyone to keep the Sabbath holy, even while building the tabernacle ( ). God commanded that work should be done for six days, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, dedicated to the Lord . No work, not even making a fire for work like metalworking, was allowed. The Sabbath was more important than any other holy day, and breaking it was a very serious sin ( ).

‏ Exodus 35:2

v. 2-3: Moses began by reminding everyone to keep the Sabbath holy, even while building the tabernacle ( ^a). God commanded that work should be done for six days, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, dedicated to the Lord. No work, not even making a fire for work like metalworking, was allowed. The Sabbath was more important than any other holy day, and breaking it was a very serious sin ( ^b).