1. The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron. He said,
2. "Here is what the law I have commanded requires. Tell the people of Israel to bring you a young red cow. It must not have any flaws at all. It must never have pulled a load.
3. "Give it to the priest Eleazar. It must be taken outside the camp and killed in front of him.
4. Then the priest Eleazar must put some of its blood on his finger. He must sprinkle the blood toward the front of the Tent of Meeting. He must do it seven times.
5. "While he watches, the young cow must be burned. Its hide, meat, blood and guts must be burned.