Exodus 22:28-31
New American Standard Bible
28 “You shall not [a](A)curse God, (B)nor curse a ruler of your people.
29 “(C)You shall not hold back the offering from your entire harvest and your [b]wine. (D)The firstborn of your sons you shall give to Me. 30 (E)You shall do the same with your oxen and with your sheep. It shall be with its mother for seven days; (F)on the eighth day you shall give it to Me.
31 “(G)You shall be holy people to Me, therefore (H)you shall not eat any flesh torn to pieces in the field; you shall throw it to the dogs.
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- Exodus 22:28 Or revile
- Exodus 22:29 Lit juice
Exodus 22:28-31
Christian Standard Bible
Respect for God
28 “You must not blaspheme God[a] or curse a leader among your people.(A)
29 “You must not hold back offerings(B) from your harvest or your vats. Give me the firstborn of your sons. 30 Do the same with your cattle and your flock. Let them stay with their mothers for seven days, but on the eighth day you are to give them to me.(C)
31 “Be my holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal(D) found in the field; throw it to the dogs.
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- 22:28 Or judges
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