Translations
Modern
You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days.
Traditional
But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.
Literal
…you shall surely send away the mother, and the young take for yourself, that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days.
Latin
…sed abire patieris, captos tenens filios: ut bene sit tibi, et longo vivas tempore.
Original
Hebrew
English
You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Dietary Laws Food and Food Preparation
Topics
Animals: Laws Concerning Birds: Moses' Law Protected the Mother from Being Taken with the Young Birds: Not to be Eaten with Their Young Eggs Killing Animals Life: To Those Who Keep the Commandments Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness