158 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, BOTEACH GENESIS | 2:3 blessed — GEN210 God made many wondrous things during the s... GEN210 God made many wondrous things during the seven days of creation, but none so precious as the Sabbath. Of all the precious moments that dot the Jewish temporal landscape, none is a rich as the Seventh Day. Of far greater significance than the duration of creation is the fact that it was crowned by the Sabbath [this verse], bringing rest and refreshment to the toiling world. The concept of a day of rest, sanctified by the divine example, is one of the greatest spiritual and social contributions to civilization made by the religion of Israel. BOTEACH 157 Share Print Source KeyBOTEACHVerse2:3Keyword(s)blessedSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 1:31 very good — GEN205 The chief rabbi of Palestine, Abraham Isaa... Previous Article GENESIS | 2:3 ceased — GEN211 Among the spiritual disabilities that plag... Next Article