Deuteronomy 21:3

And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 21:3

BSB
Then the elders of the city nearest the victim shall take a heifer that has never been yoked or used for work,
AKJV
And it shall be, that the city which is next to the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which has not been worked with, and which has not drawn in the yoke;
CPDV
And in whichever one they perceive to be closer than the others, the elders shall take a calf from the herd, one which has not pulled with a yoke, nor tilled with a plow.
ERV
and it shall be, that the city which is nearest unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer of the herd, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;
NHEB
and it shall be, that the city which is nearest to the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take a heifer of the herd, which hasn't been worked with, and which has not drawn in the yoke;
SMT
And it was the the city being near to the wounded, and the old men of the city took a heifer of the kine which was not worked with, and drew not in the yoke:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 21:3

Commentary for Deuteronomy 21:3

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Overview of Deuteronomy 21:3
Summary
Responsible city provides unblemished heifer sacrifice
Place
City nearest slain person
Event
Providing sacrificial animal
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual