Translations
Modern
You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume.
Traditional
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.
Literal
You shall not do injustice in judgment in measure, in weight, and in volume.
Latin
Nolite facere iniquum aliquid in judicio, in regula, in pondere, in mensura.
Original
Hebrew
English
You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume.
Notes
dishonest measures: Merchants sometimes used two sets of weights, one heavy and one light to cheat customers (Deuteronomy 25:13–15). The Bible clearly states that God detested this practice (Proverbs 11:1; 16:11; 20:10, 23; Micah 6:11).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Neighbor
Topics
Dishonesty: General Scriptures Concerning Honesty: General Scriptures Concerning Injustice: Forbidden Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Measure: Must be Just Measures: The Jews not to be Unjust In The Law of Moses: Taught the Jews: Strict Justice and Impartiality Weights: Must be Just Weights: The Jews: Forbidden to Have Unjust