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Exodus 22:28

Exodus 22:29-1964 bbe — Do not keep back your offerings from the wealth of your grain and your vines. The first of your sons you are to give to…

Bible in Basic English

29

Do not keep back your offerings from the wealth of your grain and your vines. The first of your sons you are to give to me.

30

In the same way with your oxen and your sheep: for seven days let the young one be with its mother; on the eighth day give it to me.

31

You are to be holy men to me: the flesh of no animal whose death has been caused by the beasts of the field may be used for your food; it is to be given to the dogs.

— Exodus 22:29-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 22:29-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep: seven days it shall be with his dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it me. And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs. ”

  • ASV

    “Thou shalt not delay to offer of thy harvest, and of the outflow of thy presses. The first-born of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep: seven days it shall be with its dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it me. And ye shall be holy men unto me: therefore ye shall not eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs. ”

  • WEB

    “"You shall not delay to offer from your harvest and from the outflow of your presses. "You shall give the firstborn of your sons to me. You shall do likewise with your cattle and with your sheep. Seven days it shall be with its mother, then on the eighth day you shall give it to me. "You shall be holy men to me, therefore you shall not eat any flesh that is torn by animals in the field. You shall cast it to the dogs.”

  • NET

    ““Do not hold back offerings from your granaries or your vats. You must give me the firstborn of your sons. You must also do this for your oxen and for your sheep; seven days they may remain with their mothers, but give them to me on the eighth day. “You will be holy people to me; you must not eat any meat torn by animals in the field. You must throw it to the dogs.”

  • DRB

    “Thou shalt not delay to pay thy tithes and thy firstfruits: thou shalt give the firstborn of thy sons to me. Thou shalt do the same with the firstborn of thy oxen also and sheep: seven days let it be with its dam: the eighth day thou shalt give it to me. You shall be holy men to me: the flesh that beasts have tasted of before, you shall not eat, but shall cast it to the dogs. ”

  • KJVA

    “Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. Likewise shalt thou do with thine oxen, and with thy sheep: seven days it shall be with his dam; on the eighth day thou shalt give it me. And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs. ”

Exodus 22 — Context

26

If ever you take your neighbour's clothing in exchange for the use of your money, let him have it back before the sun goes down:

27

For it is the only thing he has for covering his skin; what is he to go to sleep in? and when his cry comes up to me, I will give ear, for my mercy is great.

28

You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people.

29

Do not keep back your offerings from the wealth of your grain and your vines. The first of your sons you are to give to me.

30

In the same way with your oxen and your sheep: for seven days let the young one be with its mother; on the eighth day give it to me.

31

You are to be holy men to me: the flesh of no animal whose death has been caused by the beasts of the field may be used for your food; it is to be given to the dogs.

Exodus 22:29-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 22:29-1964 say?
Exodus 22:29-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do not keep back your offerings from the wealth of your grain and your vines. The first of your sons you are to give to me. In the same way with your oxen and your sheep: for seven days let the young one be with its mother; on the eighth day give it to me. You are to be holy men to me: the flesh of no animal whose death has been caused by the beasts of the field may be used for your food; it is to be given to the dogs.”
Where is Exodus 22:29-1964 in the Bible?
Exodus 22:29-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verses 29–1964.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 22:29-1964.
What translation should I read Exodus 22:29-1964 in?
Exodus 22:29-1964 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 Exodus 22:29-1964?
Exodus 22:29-1964 reads (BBE): “Do not keep back your offerings from the wealth of your grain and your vines. The first of your sons you are to give to me. In the same way with your oxen and your sheep: for seven days let the young one be with its mother; on the eighth day give it to me. You are to be holy men to me: the flesh of no animal whose death has been caused by the beasts of the field may be used for your food; it is to be given to the dogs.” 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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