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'Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.'
(Exodus 20:8)

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The word 'keep' (H6942), used in Exodus 20:8 (above) is defined as :-

H6942 ( קָדַשׁ ) - qâdash
A primitive root; 'to be'
(causatively make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
Scriptural usage: - appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow,
(be, keep) holy (-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify (-ied one, self), X wholly.)

* In this case the word 'keep' is used in regard to the consecration of a day, dedicating it, setting it apart for the Lord, isn't it?

* Not as in the case of Ephesians 4:3, 'Endeavouring to keep (G5033) the unity of...

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