Sabbath: meaning, definitions and examples
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Sabbath
[ ˈsæb.əθ ]
day of rest
The Sabbath is a day of rest and worship observed by Jews and some Christian denominations on the seventh day of the week, typically Sunday for Christians and Saturday for Jews. It is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, and spending time with family.
Synonyms
day of rest, day of worship, holy day
Examples of usage
- The family went to church together on the Sabbath.
- She spends her Sabbath in quiet contemplation.
- Observing the Sabbath is an important tradition for many people.
Translations
Translations of the word "Sabbath" in other languages:
🇵🇹 Sábado
🇮🇳 सब्त
🇩🇪 Sabbat
🇮🇩 Sabat
🇺🇦 Субота
🇵🇱 Szabat
🇯🇵 安息日 (あんそくび)
🇫🇷 Sabbat
🇪🇸 Sábado
🇹🇷 Şabat
🇰🇷 안식일
🇸🇦 سبت
🇨🇿 Sabat
🇸🇰 Sabat
🇨🇳 安息日 (Ānxīrì)
🇸🇮 Sabat
🇮🇸 Hvíldardagur
🇰🇿 Сабат
🇬🇪 შაბათი
🇦🇿 Şənbə
🇲🇽 Sábado
Word origin
The word 'Sabbath' originated from the Hebrew word 'Shabbat', which means 'to cease' or 'to rest'. The concept of a day of rest dates back to ancient times, with the Sabbath being considered a holy day of rest and worship in both Jewish and Christian traditions.