Deuteronomy 5:12

5:12 Be careful to observe ¹  the Sabbath day just as the Lord your God has commanded you.

Deuteronomy 5:15

5:15 Recall that you were slaves in the land of Egypt and that the Lord your God brought you out of there by strength and power. ²  That is why the Lord your God has commanded you to observe ³  the Sabbath day.

[5:12]  ¹ tn Heb “to make holy,” that is, to put to special use, in this case, to sacred purposes (cf. vv. 13-15).

[5:15]  ² tn Heb “by a strong hand and an outstretched arm,” the hand and arm symbolizing divine activity and strength. Cf. NLT “with amazing power and mighty deeds.”

[5:15]  ³ tn Or “keep” (so KJV, NRSV).