Leviticus 22:28 web — Whether it is a cow or ewe, you shall not kill it and its young both in one day.

World English Bible

"Whether it is a cow or ewe, you shall not kill it and its young both in one day."

— Leviticus 22:28, World English Bible

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Leviticus 22 — Context

25

Neither shall you offer the bread of your God from the hand of a foreigner of any of these; because their corruption is in them. There is a blemish in them. They shall not be accepted for you.'"

26

Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,

27

"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.

28

Whether it is a cow or ewe, you shall not kill it and its young both in one day.

29

"When you sacrifice a sacrifice of thanksgiving to Yahweh, you shall sacrifice it so that you may be accepted.

30

It shall be eaten on the same day; you shall leave none of it until the morning. I am Yahweh.

31

"Therefore you shall keep my commandments, and do them. I am Yahweh.

Leviticus 22:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:28 say?
Leviticus 22:28 in the World English Bible reads: “Whether it is a cow or ewe, you shall not kill it and its young both in one day.”
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 (WEB): “Whether it is a cow or ewe, you shall not kill it and its young both in one day.” 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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