²⁷ “When an ox, sheep, or goat is born, it must remain with^[a] its mother for seven days; from the eighth day^(A) on, it will be acceptable as a gift, a fire offering to the Lord.

Consecration of Firstborn Animals

¹⁹ “You must consecrate to the Lord your God every firstborn male produced by your herd and flock.^(A) You are not to put the firstborn of your oxen to work or shear the firstborn of your flock.