God Rested and Was Refreshed on the Seventh Day

Targum Pseudo-Jonathan on Exodus 31:17

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·April 20, 2026

between My Word and the sons of Israel it is a sign for ever. For in six days the Lord created and perfected the heavens and the earth; and in the seventh day He rested and refreshed.

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Exodus 31:17

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