The Torah emphasizes the importance of keeping the Sabbath multiple times, with specific commandments found in Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15. In total, the concept of observing the Sabbath is mentioned approximately 12 times throughout the Torah. These passages highlight the significance of rest and remembrance of creation and liberation.
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
The whole Bible is not read at the Sabbath service. The prayers include many selections from the Psalms, and those don't change. The public reading of the Torah ... the first five books ... is the centerpiece of the Sabbath morning service. There is a standard format of divisions according to which the entire Torah is read in the course of one year. The conclusion and the beginning are both read during the joyous service on the last day of the Fall holiday of Sukkot. There is also a 3-year cycle of Torah reading practiced by some congregations.