Sabbath, n. A weekly festival having its origin in the fact that God made the world in six days and was arrested on the seventh.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bierce mocks the biblical origin of the Sabbath by claiming God stopped working due to exhaustion.
- In plain terms
- The day of rest exists because even God got tired after working.
- What can you take from it?
- Rest is natural and necessary for everyone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we need rest?
- How do you view creation?
Another view
It might offend religious believers.
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