World English Bible
Leviticus 22:28
“Whether it is a cow or ewe, you shall not kill it and its young both in one day.”
Verse in context — Leviticus 22
26
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
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When a bull, or a sheep, or a goat, is born, then it shall remain seven days with its mother; and from the eighth day and thenceforth it shall be accepted for the offering of an offering made by fire to Yahweh.
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Whether it is a cow or ewe, you shall not kill it and its young both in one day.
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When you sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving to Yahweh, you shall sacrifice it so that you may be accepted.
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It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall leave none of it until the morning. I am Yahweh.
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