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What does the Bible say about God's rest on the Sabbath?

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God's rest on the Sabbath signifies the completion of His creative work, marking a day of blessing and sanctification.

In Genesis 2:1-4, the Bible describes how God finished His creative work and rested on the seventh day. This rest is not because He was tired, but because the work was completed. God saw everything He created was 'very good,' and He pronounced this day blessed and sanctified, setting it apart as a day of rest for Himself and for creation. This rest signifies a perfect satisfaction in the finished work of creation, exemplifying God's sovereignty and creative authority.
Scripture References: Genesis 2:1-4, Hebrews 4:9-11

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God rested
Don Bell · Apr 5, 2020
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