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No, Isaiah 58:13 does not speak about sex in marriage on the Sabbath. Ellen White's application of this verse focuses entirely on avoiding worldly business, secular conversation, and personal pleasures that would detract from the sacred nature of the Sabbath day. Ellen White explained that the prohibition in Isaiah 58:13 extends beyond physical labor to include our mental focus and conversation. She wrote: Turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on My holy day; and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honorable; and ... honor Him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure.She then clarified: "Nor does the prohibition end here. 'Nor speaking thine own words,' says the prophet. Those who discuss business matters or lay plans on the Sabbath are regarded by God as though engaged in the actual transaction of business. To keep the Sabbath holy, we should not even allow our minds to dwell upon things of a worldly character" (PP 307.3). In her writings, Ellen White consistently applied Isaiah 58:13 to the restoration of true Sabbath observance and the repair of the breach in God's law. She emphasized that "the precious promises of Isaiah 58:12-14 apply to those who labor for the restoration of the true Sabbath" (LS 96.3). Her focus was on avoiding worldly business, secular pursuits, and common conversation—not on marital intimacy. The phrase "doing thy pleasure" in Isaiah 58:13 refers to pursuing one's own interests, business, and worldly activities rather than honoring God's holy day. Ellen White's interpretation centers on keeping the Sabbath distinct from the six working days by avoiding secular work, business planning, and worldly conversation. --- 💡 **You might also want to explore:** • What did Ellen White say about proper Sabbath observance and activities that honor God? • How did Ellen White explain the connection between Sabbath-keeping and the third angel's message? • What practical guidance did she give about preparing for the Sabbath on Friday? --- 📚 **thousands of passages found** containing these search terms — [Explore in Full-Text Search](/advanced-search?q=Does+isiah+58%3A13+speak+about+sex+in+marriage+on+the+sabbath%3F)