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Deuteronomy 22:7 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.

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(Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You may take the young, but let the mother go, so that you may prosper and enjoy a long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, that it may go well with you, and that you may live long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>But</i> thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and <i>that</i> thou mayest prolong <i>thy</i> days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />you shall surely let the mother go, and take the young for yourself, that it may be well with you and <i>that</i> you may prolong <i>your</i> days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />you shall certainly let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, in order that it may go well for you and that you may prolong your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />you shall certainly let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, in order that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />you shall certainly let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, in order that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />you shall certainly let the mother go, but the young you may take for yourself, in order that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You shall certainly let the mother go, but you may take the young for yourself, so that it may be well with you and that you may prolong your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You may take the young for yourself, but be sure to let the mother go free, so that you may prosper and live long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You may take the young for yourself, but be sure to let the mother go free, so that you may prosper and live long. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />thou shalt surely let the dam go, but the young thou mayest take unto thyself; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, but the young thou mayest take unto thyself; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/22.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />You may take the chicks, but make sure you let the mother go. Then things will go well for you, and you will live for a long time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You may take the young birds, but you must let the mother bird go, so that you will live a long and prosperous life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You may take the young but be sure to release the mother, so that life will go well for you and that you may have a long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must be sure to let the mother go, but you may take the young for yourself. Do this so that it may go well with you and you may have a long life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />you shall surely let the hen go, but the young you may take to yourself; that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall surely let the hen go, but the young you may take for yourself, that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />you certainly send the mother away, and take the young ones for yourself, so that it is well with you and you have prolonged days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> thou dost certainly send away the mother, and the young ones dost take to thyself, so that it is well with thee, and thou hast prolonged days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Sending, thou shalt send away the mother, and the sons thou shalt take to thee, so that it shall be well to thee and thou prolongedst the days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But shalt let her go, keeping the young which thou hast caught: that it may be well with thee, and thou mayst live a long time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Instead, you shall permit her to go, retaining the young that you have caught, so that it may be well with you, and you may live for a long time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You must let the mother go, taking only her brood, in order that you shall prosper and have a long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the mother go, taking only the young for yourself, in order that it may go well with you and you may live long.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But you shall surely let the mother go, and take the young for yourself; that it may be well with you, and that you may live long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />But surely let the mother fly and her young ones take to yourself, that it may be well with you and your days may be multiplied.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, but the young thou mayest take unto thyself; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt by all means let the mother go, but thou shalt take the young to thyself; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest live long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=5991" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Various Laws</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">6</span>If you come across a bird&#8217;s nest with chicks or eggs, either in a tree or on the ground along the road, and the mother is sitting on the chicks or eggs, you must not take the mother along with the young. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: tiq&#183;qa&#7717;- (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">You may take</a> <a href="/hebrew/l&#257;&#7733; (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: hab&#183;b&#257;&#183;n&#238;m (Art:: N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the young,</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: h&#257;&#183;&#8217;&#234;m (Art:: N-fs) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">but be sure to let the mother</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: w&#601;&#183;&#8217;e&#7791;- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: &#353;al&#183;l&#234;&#183;a&#7717; (V-Piel-InfAbs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: t&#601;&#183;&#353;al&#183;la&#7717; (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: &#8217;e&#7791;- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: l&#601;&#183;ma&#183;&#8216;an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: y&#238;&#183;&#7789;a&#7687; (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">it may be well</a> <a href="/hebrew/l&#257;&#7733; (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/748.htm" title="748: w&#601;&#183;ha&#183;&#8217;a&#774;&#183;ra&#7733;&#183;t&#257; (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To be long. A primitive root; to be long.">and that you may prolong</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: y&#257;&#183;m&#238;m (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">your days.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>If you build a new house, you are to construct a railing around your roof, so that you do not bring bloodguilt on your house if someone falls from it.&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a></span><br />Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother&#8217;s milk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/22-28.htm">Leviticus 22:28</a></span><br />But you must not slaughter an ox or a sheep on the same day as its young.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/8-17.htm">Genesis 8:17</a></span><br />Bring out all the living creatures that are with you&#8212;birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground&#8212;so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Genesis 9:1-3</a></span><br />And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, &#8220;Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. / The fear and dread of you will fall on every living creature on the earth, every bird of the air, every creature that crawls on the ground, and all the fish of the sea. They are delivered into your hand. / Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Proverbs 12:10</a></span><br />A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26</a></span><br />Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-6.htm">Luke 12:6</a></span><br />Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a></span><br />Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-22.htm">Genesis 1:22</a></span><br />Then God blessed them and said, &#8220;Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters of the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a></span><br />God blessed them and said to them, &#8220;Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15</a></span><br />Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-19.htm">Genesis 6:19-20</a></span><br />And you are to bring two of every living creature into the ark&#8212;male and female&#8212;to keep them alive with you. / Two of every kind of bird and animal and crawling creature will come to you to be kept alive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/7-3.htm">Genesis 7:3</a></span><br />and seven pairs of every kind of bird of the air, male and female, to preserve their offspring on the face of all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/7-14.htm">Genesis 7:14-16</a></span><br />they and every kind of wild animal, livestock, crawling creature, bird, and winged creature. / They came to Noah to enter the ark, two by two of every creature with the breath of life. / And they entered, the male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the LORD shut him in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-41.htm">Job 38:41</a></span><br />Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But you shall in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to you; that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your days.</p><p class="hdg">that it may</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-40.htm">Deuteronomy 4:40</a></b></br> Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong <i>thy</i> days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.</p><p class="hdg">thou mayest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-4.htm">Proverbs 22:4</a></b></br> By humility <i>and</i> the fear of the LORD <i>are</i> riches, and honour, and life.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">Bird</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">Dam</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">Hen</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-4.htm">Live</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-3.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-20.htm">Prolong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-2.htm">Prolonged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-4.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-23.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/28-7.htm">Bird</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Dam</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-14.htm">Hen</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-6.htm">Live</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-18.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-19.htm">Order</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-15.htm">Prolong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-15.htm">Prolonged</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-23.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-21.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Of humanity toward brothers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">The sex is to be distinguished by apparel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">The bird is not to be taken with her young ones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">The house must have battlements</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-9.htm">Confusion is to be avoided</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Tassels upon the vesture</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-13.htm">The punishment of him who slanders his wife</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">of adultery</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">of rape</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">of fornication</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-30.htm">of incest</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of ancient Israel, this was a common activity for sustenance. The law here provides a guideline for ethical treatment of animals, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and compassion. This principle reflects God's care for all creation, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a>, where humanity is given dominion over the earth with the responsibility to steward it wisely.<p><b>but be sure to let the mother go</b><br>Letting the mother bird go ensures the continuation of the species, as the mother can reproduce again. This command reflects a broader biblical principle of mercy and compassion, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Proverbs 12:10</a>, which states that a righteous person cares for the needs of their animals. It also aligns with the concept of not exploiting resources to the point of destruction, a theme echoed in <a href="/leviticus/25-4.htm">Leviticus 25:4</a>, where the land is given a Sabbath rest.<p><b>so that it may be well with you</b><br>This phrase suggests a direct correlation between obedience to God's commands and well-being. It echoes the covenantal promise found throughout Deuteronomy, where obedience leads to blessings. This principle is reiterated in <a href="/deuteronomy/5-33.htm">Deuteronomy 5:33</a>, which promises prosperity and longevity for those who follow God's ways. It underscores the belief that God's laws are designed for the benefit and flourishing of His people.<p><b>and that you may prolong your days</b><br>The promise of prolonged days is a common motif in Deuteronomy, often associated with obedience to God's commandments. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where adherence to the law results in life and blessing. It is reminiscent of the fifth commandment in <a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a>, which promises long life for honoring one's parents. This connection highlights the broader biblical theme that obedience to God leads to life, a concept ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers eternal life to those who follow Him (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The audience receiving the law, God's chosen people, preparing to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mother_bird_and_young.htm">Mother Bird and Young</a></b><br>The specific subjects of the law, representing God's creation and His concern for life and sustainability.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_creation.htm">Respect for Creation</a></b><br>This law teaches us to respect and care for God's creation, recognizing the balance between use and preservation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassionate_stewardship.htm">Compassionate Stewardship</a></b><br>We are called to exercise dominion with compassion, ensuring that our actions do not lead to unnecessary harm or extinction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_blessing.htm">Obedience and Blessing</a></b><br>Obedience to God's commands, even in seemingly small matters, is linked to blessings and well-being, as seen in the promise of prolonged days.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sustainability_and_future_generations.htm">Sustainability and Future Generations</a></b><br>The instruction to let the mother bird go ensures the continuation of species, teaching us the importance of sustainability for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holistic_view_of_god's_law.htm">Holistic View of God's Law</a></b><br>This law reflects the holistic nature of God's commandments, which encompass not only human relationships but also our relationship with the environment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jehoiada_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jehoiada in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_ageism.htm">What does the Bible say about ageism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_severe_punishment_for_non-virgin_bride.htm">Why does Deuteronomy 22:13-21 prescribe a severe punishment if a bride is found not to be a virgin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_elder_care.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on elder care?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You may take</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1514;&#1468;&#1460;&#1469;&#1511;&#1468;&#1463;&#1469;&#1495;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(tiq&#183;qa&#7717;-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the young,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1489;&#1468;&#1464;&#1504;&#1460;&#1430;&#1497;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(hab&#183;b&#257;&#183;n&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but be sure to let the mother</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1464;&#1488;&#1461;&#1428;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(h&#257;&#183;&#8217;&#234;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1463;&#1500;&#1468;&#1461;&#1444;&#1495;&#1463;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;al&#183;l&#234;&#183;a&#7717;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1500;&#1456;&#1502;&#1463;&#1433;&#1506;&#1463;&#1503;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(l&#601;&#183;ma&#183;&#8216;an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it may be well</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1497;&#1460;&#1443;&#1497;&#1496;&#1463;&#1489;</span> <span class="translit">(y&#238;&#183;&#7789;a&#7687;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with you</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1500;&#1464;&#1428;&#1498;&#1456;</span> <span class="translit">(l&#257;&#7733;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition &#124; second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and that you may prolong</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1456;&#1492;&#1463;&#1488;&#1458;&#1512;&#1463;&#1499;&#1456;&#1514;&#1468;&#1464;&#1430;</span> <span class="translit">(w&#601;&#183;ha&#183;&#8217;a&#774;&#183;ra&#7733;&#183;t&#257;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_748.htm">Strong's 748: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, long</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your days.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1497;&#1464;&#1502;&#1460;&#1469;&#1497;&#1501;&#1475;</span> <span class="translit">(y&#257;&#183;m&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Deuteronomy 22:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:7 You shall surely let the hen go (Deut. 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