28. But you must not kill the animal and its mother on the same day. This rule is the same for cattle and sheep.
29. “If you want to offer some special offering of thanks to the Lord, you are free to offer that gift. But you must do it in a way that pleases God.
30. You must eat the whole animal that day. You must not leave any of the meat for the next morning. I am the Lord.
31. “Remember my commands, and obey them. I am the Lord.
32. Show respect for my holy name. I must be very special to the Israelites. I, the Lord, have made you my special people.
33. I brought you out of Egypt in order to be your God. I am the Lord.”