Jeremiah 17:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I commanded your fathers.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God repeats the Sabbath command: do not carry burdens from your homes, do no work, and keep the Sabbath holy as He commanded.
The Context of Jeremiah 17:22
The Sabbath command is reinforced with emphasis on total cessation of work and complete sanctification of the day.
What Does Jeremiah 17:22 Mean?
The repetition of the command with greater specificity—'out of your houses'—emphasizes that the prohibition is comprehensive. Nothing is to be carried out; no work is to be done. Hallowing the Sabbath means treating it as distinct and set apart, not as an ordinary day to be used for labor and gain.
The reference to fathers ties this command to the patriarchal covenant and to the Law given at Sinai. Sabbath observance is not a new demand but a renewal of the ancient covenant bond. By keeping the Sabbath, Judah affirms its identity as God's covenanted people.
Jeremiah 17:22 in the Original Language
קִדְּשׁוּ (qiddesh), 'hallow' — to set apart, consecrate, or make holy through separation from ordinary use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 17:22
What does Jeremiah 17:22 mean?
God repeats the Sabbath command: do not carry burdens from your homes, do no work, and keep the Sabbath holy as He commanded.
What is the context of Jeremiah 17:22?
The Sabbath command is reinforced with emphasis on total cessation of work and complete sanctification of the day.