What does the Bible say about sabbath day?

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The Bible teaches that God set apart one day in seven for holy rest, worship, and mercy, grounding this pattern in creation and calling his people to delight in him. Genesis 2:2-3 and Exodus 20:8-11 connect the Sabbath with God’s rest after creation, while Deuteronomy 5:12-15 also remembers redemption from slavery. Isaiah 58:13-14 presents Sabbath keeping as joyful devotion rather than burdensome rule keeping. Jesus declares that the Sabbath was made for man and that he is Lord of it (Mark 2:27-28), correcting legalistic abuses. Colossians 2:16-17 teaches that Old Covenant ceremonial observances pointed to Christ, while Hebrews 4:9-10 directs believers toward the deeper rest found in him.