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3 The creation narrative in Genesis is concluded with an account of the hallowing of the seventh day by God, who rested from all his creative activity on that day. Although the term “sabbath” does not occur in this account, its verbal root (shabat) meaning “he rested or ceased” does occur (Genesis 2:3). The Decalogue in Exodus 20:8-11 assigns as the reason for requiring Israel to observe the sabbath the fact that God rested on this day after six days of creative work. Although there is no distinct mention of the observance of the sabbath in Genesis, some scholars hold that Moses apparently treats it as an institution with which they were already familiar as indicated by the words, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8); furthermore, a seven-day period is referred to in Genesis 1:1-2:3; 7:4-10; 8:10-12; 29:27-28}. |
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