Exodus 31:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 31:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 31:14 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 31:14 — KJV
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
— Exodus 31:14 (KJV)
Exodus 31:14 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 31:14
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Exodus 31:14: sabbath, holy, one
“Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 31:14: therefore, every, one
“For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their people.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 31:14: whosoever, any, soul
“Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 31:14: one, surely, put
“And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 31:14: any, soul, cut
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