Deuteronomy 25:14
New International Version
Do not have two differing measures in your house—one large, one small.

New Living Translation
and you must use full and honest measures.

English Standard Version
You shall not have in your house two kinds of measures, a large and a small.

Berean Standard Bible
You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small.

King James Bible
Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a small.

New King James Version
You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.

New American Standard Bible
You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.

NASB 1995
“You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.

NASB 1977
“You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.

Amplified Bible
You shall not have in your house inaccurate measures, a large and a small.

Christian Standard Bible
Do not have differing dry measures in your house, a larger and a smaller.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You must not have two differing dry measures in your house, a larger and a smaller.

American Standard Version
Thou shalt not have in thy house diverse measures, a great and a small.

English Revised Version
Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a small.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Never have two kinds of measures in your house, a larger one and a smaller one.

International Standard Version
Don't have different measuring devices in your house—one large and one small.

Majority Standard Bible
You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small.

NET Bible
You must not have in your house different measuring containers, a large and a small one.

New Heart English Bible
You shall not have in your house diverse measures, a great and a small.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou shalt not have in thy house divers measures, a great and a small:

World English Bible
You shall not have in your house diverse measures, one large and one small.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You do not have a great ephah and a small ephah in your house.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou hast not in thy house an ephah and an ephah, a great and a small.

Smith's Literal Translation
There shall not be to thee in thy house an ephah and an ephah, great and small.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Neither shall there be in thy house a greater bushel and a less.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Neither shall there be in your house a greater and a lesser measure.

New American Bible
nor shall you keep two different ephahs in your house, one large and the other small.

New Revised Standard Version
You shall not have in your house two kinds of measures, large and small.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall not have in your house different measures, a large and a small.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You shall not have a greater measure and a smaller measure in your house.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou shalt not have in thy house diverse measures, a great and a small.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a small.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Standard Weights and Measures
13You 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. 15You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.…

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?

Hosea 12:7
A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.

Ezekiel 45:10
You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.

Job 31:6
let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity.

Isaiah 5:8
Woe to you who add house to house and join field to field until no place is left and you live alone in the land.

Matthew 7:12
In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

James 5:4
Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.

James 2:8
If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.

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.


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Deuteronomy 25
1. Punishment must not exceed forty lashes
4. 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
This phrase is a direct command, emphasizing the moral imperative and divine authority behind the instruction. The Hebrew root for "shall not have" is "לא יהיה" (lo yihyeh), which conveys a strong prohibition. This command reflects God's desire for His people to live with integrity and honesty, aligning with His character. It is a call to personal responsibility and ethical living, reminding believers that their actions should reflect God's righteousness.

two differing measures
The Hebrew term for "measures" is "אבן" (eben), which can refer to weights or stones used in commerce. The use of "differing" (שׁוֹנִים, shonim) indicates a deliberate act of deceit, where one might use a heavier weight for buying and a lighter one for selling, thus cheating others. This practice was common in ancient marketplaces, and God explicitly condemns it as unjust. The principle here extends beyond literal weights to any form of dishonest dealings, urging believers to maintain fairness and equity in all transactions.

in your house
The phrase "in your house" suggests that this command is not only for public transactions but also for private life. The Hebrew word "בביתך" (b'veitecha) implies that one's home, a place of personal control and influence, should be a bastion of honesty. This extends the call for integrity to all areas of life, not just those visible to others. It challenges believers to examine their personal practices and ensure they align with God's standards, fostering a culture of trust and righteousness within the community.

a larger and a smaller
This phrase highlights the specific nature of the deceit being addressed. The Hebrew words "גדול" (gadol) and "קטן" (katan) mean "large" and "small," respectively. The juxtaposition of these terms underscores the intentional manipulation involved in using different measures to one's advantage. Historically, such practices were a means of exploiting others for personal gain. The command serves as a reminder that God values justice and fairness, and His people are called to reflect these values in their dealings, both great and small. This principle encourages believers to pursue honesty and transparency, fostering trust and integrity in all relationships.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You shall not
לֹא־ (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 measures
אֵיפָ֣ה (’ê·p̄āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain)

in your house,
בְּבֵיתְךָ֖ (bə·ḇê·ṯə·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

a larger
גְּדוֹלָ֖ה (gə·ḏō·w·lāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

and a smaller.
וּקְטַנָּֽה׃ (ū·qə·ṭan·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant


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