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Deuteronomy 15:18-20
Christian Standard Bible
Deuteronomy 15:18-20
Christian Standard Bible
18 Do not regard it as a hardship[a] when you set him free, because he worked for you six years—worth twice the wages of a hired worker. Then the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.(A)
Consecration of Firstborn Animals
19 “Consecrate to the Lord your God every firstborn male produced by your herd and flock.(B) You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work or shear the firstborn of your flock. 20 Each year you and your family are to eat it before the Lord your God in the place the Lord chooses.
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- 15:18 Lit Let it not be hard in your sight
Deuteronomy 15:18-20
New International Version
Deuteronomy 15:18-20
New International Version
18 Do not consider it a hardship to set your servant free, because their service to you these six years has been worth twice as much as that of a hired hand. And the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.
The Firstborn Animals
19 Set apart for the Lord(A) your God every firstborn male(B) of your herds and flocks.(C) Do not put the firstborn of your cows to work, and do not shear the firstborn of your sheep.(D) 20 Each year you and your family are to eat them in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose.(E)
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