Definition for Sabbath

Sabbath, proper n. [L. < Heb. shabbāt, rest.]

Holy day; day of rest; Saturday in the Jewish week (see Exodus 20:8-9); Sunday in the Christian week (see Matthew 28:1); seventh day in the creation of the earth (see Genesis 2:2); one weekday of seven set aside for worship.

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