Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For the LORD your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly. New Living Translation All who cheat with dishonest weights and measures are detestable to the LORD your God. English Standard Version For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the LORD your God. Berean Standard Bible For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God. King James Bible For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God. New King James Version For all who do such things, all who behave unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God. New American Standard Bible For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God. NASB 1995 “For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God. NASB 1977 “For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God. Legacy Standard Bible For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly, is an abomination to Yahweh your God. Amplified Bible For everyone who does such things, everyone who acts unjustly [without personal integrity] is utterly repulsive to the LORD your God. Christian Standard Bible For everyone who does such things and acts unfairly is detestable to the LORD your God. Holman Christian Standard Bible For everyone who does such things and acts unfairly is detestable to the LORD your God.” American Standard Version For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God. Contemporary English Version But the LORD is disgusted with anyone who cheats or is dishonest. English Revised Version For all that do such things; even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Everyone who uses dishonest weights and measures is disgusting to the LORD. Good News Translation The LORD hates people who cheat. International Standard Version for anyone who does these things—anyone who deals dishonestly—is detestable to the LORD your God." Majority Standard Bible For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God. NET Bible For anyone who acts dishonestly in these ways is abhorrent to the LORD your God. New Heart English Bible For all who do such things, all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God. Webster's Bible Translation For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD thy God. World English Bible For all who do such things, all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to Yahweh your God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor anyone doing these things, anyone doing iniquity, [is] an abomination [to] your God YHWH. Young's Literal Translation for the abomination of Jehovah thy God is any one doing these things, any one doing iniquity. Smith's Literal Translation For an abomination are all doing these things, all doing evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the Lord thy God abhorreth him that doth these things, and he hateth all injustice. Catholic Public Domain Version For the Lord your God abominates him who does these things, and he loathes all injustice. New American Bible For everyone who does these things, everyone who does what is dishonest, is an abomination to the LORD, your God. New Revised Standard Version For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are abhorrent to the LORD your God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor all who do such things and all who act wickedly are an abomination before the LORD Your God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because everyone who does these things is defiled before LORD JEHOVAH your God, and everyone who does evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God. Brenton Septuagint Translation For every one that does this is an abomination to the Lord thy God, even every one that does injustice. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Standard Weights and Measures…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. 16For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God. Cross References Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. 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 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. 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? 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. 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. Isaiah 1:13-14 Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. / I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. Malachi 1:13-14 You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD. / “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. Luke 16:10 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. 2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. Treasury of Scripture For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God. all that do Deuteronomy 18:12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee. Deuteronomy 22:5 The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God. Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. Jump to Previous Abomination Act Acts Deals Detests Disgusting Dishonestly Iniquity Unjustly Unrighteously Upright WaysJump to Next Abomination Act Acts Deals Detests Disgusting Dishonestly Iniquity Unjustly Unrighteously Upright WaysDeuteronomy 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 For everyone who behaves dishonestly This phrase addresses the universal nature of the command, indicating that it applies to all individuals without exception. The context of Deuteronomy 25 involves laws about fair weights and measures, emphasizing honesty in trade and commerce. Dishonesty in this context refers to deceitful practices that exploit others, which were common in ancient marketplaces. The Bible consistently condemns dishonesty, as seen in Proverbs 11:1, which states, "A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight." This principle underscores the importance of integrity and fairness, reflecting God's character. in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 4. God (Yahweh) The one true God, who is establishing His covenant and laws with His people. 5. Canaan The region where the Israelites are headed, a place where they are to live out God's commandments. Teaching Points God's Standard of HonestyGod requires His people to live with integrity and honesty. This commandment reflects His character and His desire for justice and fairness in all aspects of life. The Detestable Nature of Dishonesty The Hebrew word translated as "detestable" (to'evah) indicates something that is morally repugnant to God. This underscores the seriousness with which God views dishonest behavior. Integrity in Daily Life As followers of Christ, we are called to uphold honesty in our personal and professional lives. This includes being truthful in our words and fair in our dealings with others. Reflecting God's Character By living honestly, we reflect God's character to the world. Our integrity can serve as a testimony to others about the transformative power of God's Word. The Consequences of Dishonesty Dishonesty not only damages our relationship with God but also harms our relationships with others. It can lead to a loss of trust and credibility.Verse 16. - (Cf. Deuteronomy 22:5; Deuteronomy 23:12.) All that do unrighteously; equivalent to all that transgress any law. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֧י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction everyone כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who behaves עֹ֥שֵׂה (‘ō·śêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 6213: To do, make dishonestly עָֽוֶל׃ (‘ā·wel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness in regard to these things אֵ֑לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those is detestable תוֹעֲבַ֛ת (ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God. אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Deuteronomy 25:16 NIVDeuteronomy 25:16 NLT Deuteronomy 25:16 ESV Deuteronomy 25:16 NASB Deuteronomy 25:16 KJV Deuteronomy 25:16 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 25:16 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 25:16 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 25:16 French Bible Deuteronomy 25:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 25:16 For all who do such things even (Deut. 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