Leviticus 22:28

28 Do not slaughter a cow or a sheep and its young on the same day.

Leviticus 22:28 in Other Translations

KJV
28 And whether it be cow or ewe, ye shall not kill it and her young both in one day.
ESV
28 But you shall not kill an ox or a sheep and her young in one day.
NLT
28 But you must not slaughter a mother animal and her offspring on the same day, whether from the herd or the flock.
MSG
28 Don't slaughter both a cow or ewe and its young on the same day.
CSB
28 But you are not to slaughter an animal from the herd or flock on the same day as its young.

Leviticus 22:28 In-Context

26 The LORD said to Moses,
27 “When a calf, a lamb or a goat is born, it is to remain with its mother for seven days. From the eighth day on, it will be acceptable as a food offering presented to the LORD.
28 Do not slaughter a cow or a sheep and its young on the same day.
29 “When you sacrifice a thank offering to the LORD, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf.
30 It must be eaten that same day; leave none of it till morning. I am the LORD.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Deuteronomy 22:6,7
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