Deuteronomy 22:7

7 You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.

Deuteronomy 22:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.
ESV
7 You shall let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, that it may go well with you, and that you may live long.
NLT
7 You may take the young, but let the mother go, so that you may prosper and enjoy a long life.
MSG
7 You may take the babies, but let the mother go so that you will live a good and long life.
CSB
7 You may take the young for yourself, but be sure to let the mother go free, so that you may prosper and live long.

Deuteronomy 22:7 In-Context

5 A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the LORD your God detests anyone who does this.
6 If you come across a bird’s nest beside the road, either in a tree or on the ground, and the mother is sitting on the young or on the eggs, do not take the mother with the young.
7 You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.
8 When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you may not bring the guilt of bloodshed on your house if someone falls from the roof.
9 Do not plant two kinds of seed in your vineyard; if you do, not only the crops you plant but also the fruit of the vineyard will be defiled.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Leviticus 22:28
  • 2. S Deuteronomy 5:29; Deuteronomy 4:40
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