This important passage fixes beyond all cavil the time when the sabbath, God's rest Genesis 2:1-3 was given to man. Cf. Exodus 20:9-11. In Exodus 31:13-17 the sabbath is invested with the character of a sign between Jehovah and Israel. (See Scofield "Exodus 31:13-2.31.17- :") .
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Bibliographical Information Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Nehemiah 9". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/nehemiah-9.html. 1917.
Verse 8
faithful Genesis 22:1-3; James 2:21-23
covenant (See Scofield "James 2:21-59.2.23- :")
Verse 14
madest known unto them
This important passage fixes beyond all cavil the time when the sabbath, God's rest Genesis 2:1-3 was given to man. Cf. Exodus 20:9-11. In Exodus 31:13-17 the sabbath is invested with the character of a sign between Jehovah and Israel. (See Scofield "Exodus 31:13-2.31.17- :") .
Verse 38
seal
See Nehemiah 10:1.