Exodus 22:28-31
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28 “You shall not revile God or curse a leader of your people.(A)
29 “You shall not delay to make offerings from the fullness of your harvest and from the outflow of your presses.[a]
“The firstborn of your sons you shall give to me.(B) 30 You shall do the same with your oxen and with your sheep: seven days it shall remain with its mother; on the eighth day you shall give it to me.(C)
31 “You shall be people consecrated to me, so you shall not eat any meat that is mangled by beasts in the field; you shall throw it to the dogs.(D)
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- 22.29 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Exodus 22:28-31
Lexham English Bible
Regulations Regarding Tribute and Holiness
28 “‘You will not curse God,[a] and you will not curse a leader among your people.
29 “‘You will not delay the fullness of your harvest and the juice from your press; you will give me the firstborn of your sons. 30 You will do likewise for your ox and for your sheep and goats; seven days it will be with its mother; on the eighth, you will give it to me. 31 And you will be men of holiness for me; and you will not eat meat from a carcass mangled in the field; you will throw it to the dog.
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- Exodus 22:28 Or “a judge”
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