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28 Do not curse the one True God or any rulers of your people.[a]

God demands respect from His people and expects His people to honor those He puts in charge.

29 You must not hold back or delay your offering from the bounty of your harvest or the juice of your vineyard.[b] Dedicate every one of your firstborn sons to Me. 30 But dedicate your livestock—your ox and sheep—to Me in sacrifice. The firstborn of your livestock may stay with its mother for the first seven days. When the eighth day arrives, give the firstborn to Me.

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  1. 22:28 Acts 23:5
  2. 22:29 Meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.

28 “Do not blaspheme God[a](A) or curse(B) the ruler of your people.(C)

29 “Do not hold back offerings(D) from your granaries or your vats.[b]

“You must give me the firstborn of your sons.(E) 30 Do the same with your cattle and your sheep.(F) Let them stay with their mothers for seven days, but give them to me on the eighth day.(G)

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  1. Exodus 22:28 Or Do not revile the judges
  2. Exodus 22:29 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.