Was the Sabbath established before the Ten Commandments were given?
Yes, the Sabbath was instituted and set up before the Ten Commandments were given. The context states it was mandated that Israel should have the holy Sabbath on the seventh day prior to the giving of the Ten Commandments, and later God incorporated it into them.
Les explains that the Sabbath was instituted and set up before the Ten Commandments were given. He notes that God mandated Israel to have the holy Sabbath on the seventh day. Later, God incorporated it into the Ten Commandments. Les also warns against calling Sunday the Sabbath, since Sunday is the first day, not the seventh. He emphasizes the seventh day as the day of rest and worship for Israel.
And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath said, To morrow is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the LORD: bake that which ye will bake to day, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until the morning.
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