Derasha 79 — Ki Sisa 31:15

Parashas Ki Sisa · Passuk 31:15

The Complete Passuk

שֵׁשֶׁת יָמִים יֵעָשֶׂה מְלָאכָה וּבַיּוֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִי שַׁבַּת שַׁבָּתוֹן קֹדֶשׁ לַיהֹוָה כָּל־הָעֹשֶׂה מְלָאכָה בְּיוֹם הַשַּׁבָּת מוֹת יוּמָת׃

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Source Citation

Torah Temimah points to classical source on this unit (verified).

Core Text of Chazal

Core Text of Chazal
קֹדֶשׁ לַיהֹוָה — קְדֻשָּׁה לְשֵׁם שָׁמַיִם.

English: “Holy to Hashem” — sanctity for Heaven’s sake.

Type of Learning

Derash on Shabbos as holy to Hashem.

What Is Learned

Shabbos is designated as holy unto Hashem, not merely a day of rest for human convenience.