In the Deuteronomy 5 version of the Ten Commandments, what is the primary reason given for keeping the Sabbath?
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Correct answer: Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt
Deuteronomy 5:15 emphasizes the social and redemptive aspect of the Sabbath, telling the Israelites to remember they were slaves in Egypt and that God brought them out. It serves as a reminder of their freedom.
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