Isaiah 56:2
Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 56 connects to 10 cross-references. The eschatological community will include foreigners who join themselves to the Lord and eunuchs who keep his sabbaths. God's house will be a house of prayer for all peoples. The chapter closes with a sharp condemnation of Israel's blind watchmen …
Other Translations
Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that holdeth it fast; that keepeth the sabbath from profaning it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
O the happiness of a man who doth this, And of a son of man who keepeth hold on it, Keeping the sabbath from polluting it, And keeping his hand from doing any evil.
Happy is the man who does this, and the son of man whose behaviour is so ordered; who keeps the Sabbath holy, and his hand from doing any evil.
Cross References
Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign …
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, …
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the …