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170 times it seems that the word Sabbath is mentioned in the bible
170 times it seems that the word Sabbath is mentioned in the bible
They met to pray, read the Torah, and learn Torah. Not just to "talk."The reason they did this (and still do) is because many people work during the week and don't have much time to learn Torah, except on the Sabbath.
The word "Sabbath" occurs 137 times in 116 verses in the KJV bible.
The word "sabbath" is in the King James Version of the Bible 137 times. It is in 116 verses.
Only the parts about working on a Sabbath, healing on a Sabbath, not washing hands, associating with sinners, claiming to be the Messiah and several other things. Not to mention each of the many groups interpreted the Torah to their advantage and he ticked most of them off.
Many times
61 times :)
the word Sabbath is in the king james holy bible over 170 something times
This practice goes all the way back to Biblical times. Since most people worked on the weekdays, they would congregate on the Sabbath, not only for prayer, but also to study Torah for many hours. Such "Sabbath-houses", as they were known, existed throughout the Near East in Second Temple times as well. In Talmudic times, the leading Sages would teach the multitude every Sabbath afternoon.
170 times it seems that the word Sabbath is mentioned in the bible
It is a reflection of a common value to rest on the Sabbath.