keep the Sabbath
Respect holy day
To keep the Sabbath is to observe the weekly day of rest prescribed by Jewish and Christian tradition—refraining from work and often attending religious services.
The specific day varies: Saturday for Jews and some Christians, Sunday for most Christians.
Observance ranges from strict prohibition of labor to simply attending church: Her family kept the Sabbath by unplugging all devices.
- day of restWeekly break from labor
- synagogueJewish house of worship
- prayerAddress to deity
- Torah readingLiturgical scripture chanting
- restCessation of activity
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