Leviticus 22:28 cpdv — Whether it is an ox, or a sheep, they shall not be immolated on the same day with their newborns.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Whether it is an ox, or a sheep, they shall not be immolated on the same day with their newborns. "

— Leviticus 22:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 22 — Context

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From the hand of a foreigner, you shall not offer bread to your God, nor anything else that he would choose to give; for all this has been corrupted and blemished. You shall not accept them.

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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An ox, a sheep, or a goat, when they have been born, shall be under the udder of their mother for seven days. But on the eighth day and thereafter, they are able to be offered to the Lord.

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Whether it is an ox, or a sheep, they shall not be immolated on the same day with their newborns.

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If you immolate a victim as an act of thanksgiving to the Lord, so that he may be pleased,

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you shall eat it on the same day; none of it shall remain until morning on the next day. I am the Lord.

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Observe my commandments, and do them. I am the Lord.

Leviticus 22:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:28 say?
Leviticus 22:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whether it is an ox, or a sheep, they shall not be immolated on the same day with their newborns. ”
Where is Leviticus 22:28 in the Bible?
Leviticus 22:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22, verse 28.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 22:28.
What translation should I read Leviticus 22:28 in?
Leviticus 22:28 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 Leviticus 22:28?
Leviticus 22:28 reads (CPDV): “Whether it is an ox, or a sheep, they shall not be immolated on the same day with their newborns. ” 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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