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Exodus 31:16
King James Version
Exodus 31:16
King James Version
16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
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Exodus 31:16
New International Version
Exodus 31:16
New International Version
16 The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath,(A) celebrating it for the generations to come as a lasting covenant.
Exodus 31:16
English Standard Version
Exodus 31:16
English Standard Version
16 Therefore the people of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a covenant forever.
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Exodus 31:16
Christian Standard Bible
Exodus 31:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 The Israelites must observe the Sabbath, celebrating it throughout their generations as a permanent covenant.
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Exodus 31:16
New American Standard Bible 1995
Exodus 31:16
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 So the sons of Israel shall observe the sabbath, to [a]celebrate the sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.’
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