New International Version You are to use accurate scales, an accurate ephah and an accurate bath. New Living Translation Use only honest weights and scales and honest measures, both dry and liquid. English Standard Version “You shall have just balances, a just ephah, and a just bath. Berean Standard Bible You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. Berean Literal Bible Righteous scales and a righteous ephah and a righteous bath shall be unto you⁺. King James Bible Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. New King James Version “You shall have honest scales, an honest ephah, and an honest bath. New American Standard Bible “You shall have accurate balances, an accurate ephah, and an accurate bath. NASB 1995 “You shall have just balances, a just ephah and a just bath. NASB 1977 “You shall have just balances, a just ephah, and a just bath. Legacy Standard Bible “You shall have just balances, a just ephah, and a just bath. Amplified Bible “You shall have just balances and weights [on your scales and just measures], a just ephah [dry volume measure] and a just bath [liquid measure]. Berean Annotated Bible You⁺ must use honest scales, a just ephah <20 qt / 22 l>, and a just bath <5.8 gal / 22 l>. Christian Standard Bible “You are to have honest scales, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure. Holman Christian Standard Bible You must have honest scales, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure. American Standard Version Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. Contemporary English Version So from now on, you must use honest weights and measures. English Revised Version Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. GOD'S WORD® Translation You must have honest scales and honest dry and liquid measures. Good News Translation "Everyone must use honest weights and measures: International Standard Version You're to use an honest scale, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure! NET Bible You must use just balances, a just dry measure (an ephah), and a just liquid measure (a bath). New Heart English Bible You shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. Webster's Bible Translation Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. World English Bible “You shall have just balances, a just ephah, and a just bath. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou must have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. Berean Literal Bible Righteous scales and a righteous ephah and a righteous bath shall be unto you⁺. Young's Literal Translation Just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath -- ye have. Smith's Literal Translation A just balance, and a just ephah, and a just bath, shall be to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou shall have just balances, and a just ephi, and a just bate. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall have just scales, and a just unit of dry measure, and a just unit of liquid measure. New American Bible You shall have honest scales, an honest ephah, and an honest bath. New Revised Standard Version You shall have honest balances, an honest ephah, and an honest bath. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall have just balances and just weights and just measures. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall have a scale of truth and a measure of truth and a weight of truth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. Brenton Septuagint Translation Ye shall have a just balance, and a just measure, and a just choenix for measure. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Honest Scales10You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. 11The ephah and the bath shall be the same quantity so that the bath will contain a tenth of a homer, and the ephah a tenth of a homer; the homer will be the standard measure for both.… Cross References You must use honest scales, Proverbs 16:11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. Deuteronomy 25:13-16 You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. / You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. / You 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. … a just ephah, 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. 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? and a just bath. Isaiah 5:10 For ten acres of vineyard will yield but a bath of wine, and a homer of seed only an ephah of grain.” 1 Kings 7:26 It was a handbreadth thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It could hold two thousand baths. 2 Chronicles 4:5 It was a handbreadth thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It could hold three thousand baths. 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. Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Leviticus 19:36 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. Deuteronomy 25:15 You 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. 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.” Treasury of Scripture You shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath. 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 Accurate Balances Bath Ephah Scales True. UseJump to Next Accurate Balances Bath Ephah Scales True. UseEzekiel 45 1. The portion of land for the sanctuary6. for the city 7. and for the prince 9. Ordinances for the prince You must use honest scales, Trade in Israel depended on accurate weights and measures, and altered scales enabled merchants to cheat buyers, especially the poor. God required public and private dealings to reflect justice rather than personal gain. Pro 16:11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD;… a just ephah, Dry goods were to be measured by a reliable standard so that grain and other necessities could not be withheld or overpriced through fraud. Lev 19:35-36 You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight,… and a just bath. Liquid measures were likewise to be accurate. In Ezekiel’s vision of Israel’s restored worship and civil order, honest commerce stood alongside faithful worship as part of life ordered under God’s rule. Isa 5:10 For ten acres of vineyard will yield but a bath of wine,… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel's messages often focused on the restoration of Israel and the importance of holiness and justice. 2. Israel The nation to whom Ezekiel prophesied, particularly during a time of exile and spiritual renewal. 3. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive to Babylon, a time of reflection and transformation for the Jewish people. 4. Temple Worship The context of Ezekiel's message often relates to the restoration of proper worship practices in the temple. 5. Weights and Measures The ephah and bath are units of measurement used in trade and temple offerings, symbolizing fairness and integrity. Teaching Points Integrity in All DealingsAs followers of Christ, we are called to uphold honesty and fairness in every aspect of our lives, reflecting God's character. Holiness in Worship and Life Just as the Israelites were called to purity in temple practices, we are called to live lives of holiness, ensuring our actions align with God's standards. Justice as a Reflection of God's Nature God's call for just measures is a reflection of His just nature, and we are to mirror this attribute in our interactions with others. Community Impact of Righteousness When we practice fairness and integrity, we contribute to a just society, influencing others towards righteousness. Spiritual and Practical Balance The call for honest measures is both a spiritual and practical directive, reminding us that our faith should permeate every area of life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 45:10?2. How can we ensure "honest scales" in our daily business dealings today? 3. What does Ezekiel 45:10 teach about God's view on fairness and justice? 4. How does Leviticus 19:36 relate to Ezekiel 45:10's call for honesty? 5. In what ways can we apply "honest ephah" in our personal relationships? 6. Why is maintaining integrity important for Christians in a secular world? 7. What does Ezekiel 45:10 teach about honesty and integrity in business practices? 8. How does Ezekiel 45:10 relate to the concept of justice in society? 9. Why is the emphasis on "honest scales" significant in Ezekiel 45:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 45? Verse 10. - The exhortation addressed to the princes to practice justice and judgment now extends itself so as to include their subjects, who are required, in all their commercial dealings, to have just balances and just measures - a just ephah for dry goods, and a just bath for liquids (compare the prescriptions in Leviticus 19:35, 36 and Deuteronomy 25:13 - 15, and contrast the practices in Hosea 12:7; Amos 8:5; Micah 6:10, 11; see also Proverbs 16:11). Ezekiel 45:10 teaches that authentic worship requires authentic weights. God commands truthful tools (“honest scales”), truthful quantities of solids (“a just ephah”), and truthful quantities of liquids (“a just bath”). From ancient markets to modern spreadsheets, His standard remains: integrity in every measurement because the Measuring God will one day weigh us. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You must useיְהִ֥י (yə·hî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be honest צֶ֧דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity scales, מֹֽאזְנֵי־ (mō·zə·nê-) Noun - mdc Strong's 3976: A pair of scales a just צֶ֛דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity ephah, וְאֵֽיפַת־ (wə·’ê·p̄aṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain) and a just צֶ֖דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity bath. וּבַת־ (ū·ḇaṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1324: A bath (a Hebrew measure) Additonal Resources Ezekiel 45:10 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 45:10 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 45:10 Bible.com Ezekiel 45:10 NIV |
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