Derasha on Vayakhel 35:2

Parashas Vayakhel · Passuk 35:2

The Complete Passuk

שֵׁשֶׁת יָמִים תֵּעָשֶׂה מְלָאכָה וּבַיּוֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִי יִהְיֶה לָכֶם קֹדֶשׁ שַׁבַּת שַׁבָּתוֹן לַיהֹוָה כָּל־הָעֹשֶׂה בוֹ מְלָאכָה 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
יְהֵא לָכֶם קֹדֶשׁ — לָכֶם קֹדֶשׁ וְלַמָּקוֹם חוֹל.

English: “It shall be holy for you” means holy with respect to you, while ordinary work remains permitted for the sake of the sacred service.

Type of Learning

Derash distinguishing ordinary Shabbos labor from sacred service that is performed on Shabbos.

What Is Learned

The Mechilta distinguishes ordinary human labor from Temple sacrificial service, which may be performed on Shabbos when its time requires it.