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Matthew 12

Matthew 12:8

The Lord of the Sabbath · Matthew 12:1–8
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Translations

Modern
For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
Traditional
For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
Literal
For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
Latin
…dominus enim est Filius hominis etiam sabbati.

Original

Greek
English
For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”

Notes

Matthew 12:8

Jesus is greater than King David, the priests, and the temple. He also rules over the Sabbath.

Matthew 12:1–8

This exchange shows the Pharisees' lack of compassion as they placed a heavy burden on others (Matthew 11:29–30).

Matthew 12:1–14

Matthew closely connects the offer of rest Jesus gives (Matthew 11:28–30) with a discussion about the Sabbath. The rest Jesus offers liberates people from human traditions about the Sabbath (see Hebrews 4:1–11). The Pharisees rejected Jesus because they had a commitment to their tradition.

Events

Parallels

1 Samuel 21:1–7 Mark 2:23–28 Luke 6:1–5

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Ahimelech Biblical Concept of Law Bread of the Presence Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Miracle Sabbath Son of Man Withered Hand

Topics

Christ is God: As Lord of the Sabbath Church: Christ, Head of False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Defines the Law of the Sabbath on the Occasion of his Disciples Plucking the Ears of Grain Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Lord of the Sabbath Pharisees: Traditions of, in Regard to The Sabbath Sabbath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Tradition: Commandments of Men