Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not have two differing weights in your bag—one heavy, one light. New Living Translation “You must use accurate scales when you weigh out merchandise, English Standard Version “You shall not have in your bag two kinds of weights, a large and a small. Berean Standard Bible You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. King James Bible Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. New King James Version “You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a heavy and a light. New American Standard Bible “You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a large and a small. NASB 1995 “You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a large and a small. NASB 1977 “You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a large and a small. Legacy Standard Bible “You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a large and a small. Amplified Bible “You shall not have in your bag inaccurate weights, a heavy and a light [so you can cheat others]. Christian Standard Bible “Do not have differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. Holman Christian Standard Bible You must not have two different weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. American Standard Version Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights, a great and a small. English Revised Version Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. GOD'S WORD® Translation Never carry two sets of weights, a heavier one and a lighter one. International Standard Version "Don't have different weights in your bag—one heavy and one light. Majority Standard Bible You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. NET Bible You must not have in your bag different stone weights, a heavy and a light one. New Heart English Bible You shall not have in your bag diverse weights, a great and a small. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small: World English Bible You shall not have in your bag diverse weights, one heavy and one light. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou do not have [both] a great stone and a small stone in your bag. Young's Literal Translation 'Thou hast not in thy bag a stone and a stone, a great and a small. Smith's Literal Translation There shall not be to thee in thy receptacle a stone and a stone, great and small. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt not have divers weights in thy bag, a greater and a less: Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not have differing weights, greater and lesser, in your bag. New American Bible You shall not keep two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and the other light; New Revised Standard Version You shall not have in your bag two kinds of weights, large and small. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall not have in your bag different weights, a large and a small. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall not have a greater weight and a lighter weight in your pouch. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights, a great and a small. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Standard Weights and Measures13You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. 14You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small.… Cross References Leviticus 19:35-36 You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD. Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. Amos 8:5 asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. Micah 6:10-11 Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? / Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? Ezekiel 45:10 You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Mark 4:24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you. Treasury of Scripture You shall not have in your bag divers weights, a great and a small. in thy bag Leviticus 19:35,36 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure… Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 16:11 A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. Jump to Previous Bag Different Differing Divers Diverse Heavy Kinds Large Small Stone WeightsJump to Next Bag Different Differing Divers Diverse Heavy Kinds Large Small Stone WeightsDeuteronomy 25 1. Punishment must not exceed forty lashes4. The ox is not to be muzzled 5. Of raising seed unto a brother 11. Of the immodest woman 13. Of unjust weights and measures 17. The memory of Amalek is to be blotted out You shall not have two differing weights in your bag This command addresses the practice of using dishonest measures in trade. In ancient Israel, weights were used to determine the value of goods in transactions. Having differing weights would allow a merchant to cheat customers by using a heavier weight when buying and a lighter one when selling. This practice is condemned as it violates the principle of fairness and justice, which is central to the Mosaic Law. The use of honest weights is emphasized in other scriptures, such as Leviticus 19:35-36 and Proverbs 11:1, highlighting the importance of integrity in business dealings. one heavy and one light Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the law, God's chosen people, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, where the Israelites are heading, a place where they are to establish a society based on God's laws. 4. Merchants and Traders Individuals who would be directly affected by the commandment against dishonest weights, as they engage in commerce. 5. God's Covenant The overarching agreement between God and Israel, which includes living by His statutes and commands. Teaching Points Integrity in BusinessGod calls His people to be honest in all their dealings, reflecting His character of truth and justice. Social Justice Fairness in commerce is not just a personal virtue but a societal necessity, ensuring that all members of the community are treated equitably. Reflecting God's Character As God's representatives, Christians are to embody His standards of righteousness, including honesty in financial matters. Trust in God's Provision Relying on deceitful practices indicates a lack of trust in God's ability to provide. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision through honest work. Witness to the World By maintaining integrity, Christians serve as a witness to the world, demonstrating the transformative power of living according to God's Word.Deuteronomy 25:13-16. JUST WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. So Leviticus 19:35-36. Among the laws of moral holiness comes the law of just weights and measures. (16) An abomination unto the Lord.--So in Proverbs 11:1, "a false balance is abomination to the Lord." (See also Amos 8:4-8.) The protection of the poor is the chief practical end in this; rich men can take care of themselves. Poor men are doubly robbed by short weight and measure, because they cannot protect themselves against it. The injustice tends to perpetuate their poverty. Verses 13-16. - Rectitude and integrity in trade are here anew inculcated (cf. Leviticus 19:35, etc.). Verse 13. - Diverse weights; literally, a stone and a stone - a large one for buying, and a small one for selling (cf. Amos 8:5). Both weights and measures were to be "perfect," i.e. exactly correct, and so just. (On the promise in ver. 15, see Deuteronomy 4:26; Deuteronomy 5:16.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You shall notלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be two differing weights אֶ֣בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone in your bag, בְּכִֽיסְךָ֖ (bə·ḵî·sə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3599: A cup, a bag for, money, weights one heavy גְּדוֹלָ֖ה (gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent and one light. וּקְטַנָּֽה׃ (ū·qə·ṭan·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant Links Deuteronomy 25:13 NIVDeuteronomy 25:13 NLT Deuteronomy 25:13 ESV Deuteronomy 25:13 NASB Deuteronomy 25:13 KJV Deuteronomy 25:13 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 25:13 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 25:13 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 25:13 French Bible Deuteronomy 25:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 25:13 You shall not have in your bag (Deut. 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