KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Do the same thing with your cattle and sheep: let the newborn animal stay with its mother for seven days, then on the eighth day you shall give it to me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing that newborn animals should remain with their mothers for a full week before being offered to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of the detailed laws God gave to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. It follows instructions about firstborn sons and shows God's concern for both proper worship and animal welfare. The eight-day period allowed the newborn to be strengthened by its mother's milk and care before being dedicated to God.
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