Primary Scripture
Romans 14:6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
Plain explanation
Honoring an unnamed day by conscience does not give anyone authority to replace YAHUAH's Sabbath.
Common assumption
Each person chooses his own sacred day.
Scripture-defined meaning
Romans 14:6 speaks of esteeming days within Paul's discussion of doubtful matters, eating, and conscience. The Sabbath is not named, and a personal esteem question cannot unsanctify the day YAHUAH made holy.
Confirming witnesses
- Immediate explanation: Romans 14:1,5,13,22
The chapter treats private esteem and conscience within doubtful disputes, not authority to unsanctify a commanded day. - Lexical usage: Zechariah 7:5-6
The prophetic parallel joins regarding days with eating or abstaining unto YAHUAH, closely matching Paul's wording. - Prophetic purpose: Exodus 20:8-11
YAHUAH Himself names and sanctifies the seventh day, placing it outside personal day selection. - Apostolic confirmation: Hebrews 4:9
The apostolic witness preserves a Sabbath-rest for YAHUAH's people.
Takeaway
Romans 14 does not transfer or abolish the seventh-day Sabbath.
Context reflection
Where has an unnamed day dispute been used to cancel a named commandment?