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Exodus 35:2

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 35:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Six days shall work be done; but on the seventh day there shall be to you a holy day, a sabbath of solemn rest to Jehovah: whosoever doeth any work therein shall be put to death.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Six days shall work be done; but on the seventh day there shall be to you a holy day, a sabbath of solemn rest to Jehovah: whosoever doeth any work therein shall be put to death.
Exodus 35:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And Moses assembled all the congregation of the children of Israel, and said unto them, These are the words which Jehovah hath commanded, that ye should do them.
2Six days shall work be done; but on the seventh day there shall be to you a holy day, a sabbath of solemn rest to Jehovah: whosoever doeth any work therein shall be put to death.
3Ye shall kindle no fire throughout your habitations upon the sabbath day.
4And Moses spake unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which Jehovah commanded, saying,
5Take ye from among you an offering unto Jehovah; whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, Jehovah`s offering: gold, and silver, and brass,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Six days shall work be done, etc.] Or “may be done” f982; everyone might do what work he pleased, or the business of his calling, on the six days of the weeks; he had liberty granted him of God, and might make use of it for the advantage of himself and his family; unless this can be thought to have a peculiar respect, as this repetition and renewal of this law seems to have, to the building of the tabernacle; and so is an order for working at it closely and constantly all the six days of the week, and in things belonging to it, until the whole was finished: but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day; or “holiness” f983; wholly holy, and be separated and devoted to holy service…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See Exodus 31:12. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Six days shall work be done - Work for the tabernacle, but on the seventh day - You must not strike a stroke, no not at the tabernacle - work; the honour of the sabbath was above that of the sanctuary. Exodus 35:3”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Six days: Exo 20:9, Exo 20:10, Exo 23:12, Exo 31:13-16, Exo 34:21; Lev 23:3; Deu 5:12-15; Luk 13:14 an holy day: Heb. holiness whosoever: Num 15:32-36; Deu 5:12-14; Luk 13:14, Luk 13:15; Joh 5:16; Heb 2:2, Heb 2:3; Heb 10:28, Heb 10:29 Exodus 35:3”
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