When we name the days of the week, everything seems logical: Tuesday is the second, Wednesday is the middle, Thursday is the fourth, Friday is the fifth. But why is the sixth day Saturday and not 'sixth day'? The answer lies in ancient tradition and sacred texts.
The word 'Saturday' comes from the ancient Hebrew 'Shabbat', which means 'rest' or 'day of rest'. According to the Old Testament, God created the world in six days, and on the seventh, He rested from His works. This day was sanctified as a time for rest and prayer.
That is why, in Jewish tradition, Saturday is a sacred day when work is forbidden. Even in modern Hebrew, the verb 'liShBoT' — sharing the same root as the word 'Shabbat' — means 'to do nothing' or 'to strike'.
Later, this word made its way into European and Slavic languages. Although for Christians, the main day of rest became Sunday, the very name 'Saturday' serves as a reminder of its ancient root — a day to stop, catch one's breath, and reflect on the spiritual.
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