Derasha 69 — Ki Sisa 31:14 | Mechilta
Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 31:14
The Complete Passuk
וּשְׁמַרְתֶּם אֶת־הַשַּׁבָּת כִּי קֹדֶשׁ הִוא לָכֶם מְחַלְלֶיהָ מוֹת יוּמָת
Chabad.org — English + Rashi
Source Citation
Torah Temimah points to Mechilta (verified).
Core Text of Chazal
Core Text of Chazal
קֹדֶשׁ הִוא לָכֶם — קְדֻשַּׁת שַׁבָּת.
English: “It is holy to you” — the sanctity of Shabbos.
Type of Learning
Derash from Mechilta on the holiness of Shabbos for Israel.
What Is Learned
Shabbos is set apart as holy specifically for Israel.