Exodus 31:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Exodus 31:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Exodus 31:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The Israelites must keep the Sabbath, celebrating it as a permanent covenant for the generations to come.
Exodus 31:16 (BSB)
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What does Exodus 31:16 say?
Exodus 31:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant."
Where is Exodus 31:16 found in the Bible?
Exodus 31:16 is verse 16 of chapter 31 of the book of Exodus, in the Old Testament. Exodus has 40 chapters.
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