Deuteronomy 22:7 net — You must be sure to let the mother go, but you may take the young for yourself. Do this so that it may go well with you…

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"You must be sure to let the mother go, but you may take the young for yourself. Do this so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life."

— Deuteronomy 22:7, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

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When you see your neighbor’s donkey or ox fallen along the road, do not ignore it; instead, you must be sure to help him get the animal on its feet again.

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A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor should a man dress up in women’s clothing, for anyone who does this is offensive to the LORD your God.

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If you happen to notice a bird’s nest along the road, whether in a tree or on the ground, and there are chicks or eggs with the mother bird sitting on them, you must not take the mother from the young.

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

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If you build a new house, you must construct a guard rail around your roof to avoid being culpable in the event someone should fall from it.

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Illustrations of the Principle of Purity You must not plant your vineyard with two kinds of seed; otherwise the entire yield, both of the seed you plant and the produce of the vineyard, will be defiled.

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You must not plow with an ox and a donkey harnessed together.

Deuteronomy 22:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:7 say?
Deuteronomy 22:7 in the NET Bible reads: “You must be sure to let the mother go, but you may take the young for yourself. Do this so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.”
Where is Deuteronomy 22:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 22:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 22, verse 7.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 22:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 22:7 in?
Deuteronomy 22:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 22:7?
Deuteronomy 22:7 reads (NET): “You must be sure to let the mother go, but you may take the young for yourself. Do this so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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