Courts may not carry out punishments on Shabbat.
This mitzvah forbids a Jewish court (Beit Din) from carrying out judicial punishments on Shabbat. Since capital punishments could involve burning, stoning, or other prohibited acts, their performance would desecrate Shabbat. The Torah emphasizes that the holiness and sanctity of Shabbat must be preserved, even when justice is required, affirming that divine rest takes precedence over human judgment on this day.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
For mitzvot that honor, safeguard, and sanctify the Shabbat day of rest.
Represents the concept of spiritual intentionality, purity, and sanctity—set apart for a higher purpose.
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