In this case the threefold emphasis is on “God” and on what He did on “the seventh day” with reference to “his work” of the previous six days. What is said about God’s view of “his work” on the seventh day? Three verbs characterize God’s assessment of His creation on the seventh day as being fully “done” (repeated thrice), “finished,” “created.” Another three verbs describe how God celebrated His magnificent accomplishments: “He rested … blessed … and hallowed” the seventh day. The significance of
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