Look away from him and let him desist, until he fulfills his time like a hired man.

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.

If, however, it is eaten on the third day, it is spoiled, it will not be accepted,

As for an ox or a sheep with a limb too long or stunted, you may present it as a freewill offering, but it will not be acceptable for a votive offering.

For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.

If some of the meat of his peace offering sacrifice is ever eaten on the third day it will not be accepted; it will not be accounted to the one who presented it, since it is spoiled, and the person who eats from it will bear his punishment for iniquity.

“When an ox, lamb, or goat is born, it must be under the care of its mother seven days, but from the eighth day onward it will be acceptable as an offering gift to the Lord.