Deuteronomy 25:13-15

13 "1You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a large and a small.
14 "You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.
15 "You shall have a full and just weight; you shall have a full and just measure, 2that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

Deuteronomy 25:13-15 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY 25

Several laws are contained in this chapter, as concerning beating such whose crimes required it, De 25:1-3; of not muzzling the ox in treading out the corn, De 25:4; of marrying a deceased brother's wife, when there was no issue, and of the disgrace of such that refused it, De 25:5-10; of the punishment of an immodest woman, De 25:11,12; and against bad weights and measures, De 25:13-16; and for the utter destruction of Amalek, De 25:17-19.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Leviticus 19:35-37; Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 20:23; Ezekiel 45:10; Micah 6:11
  • 2. Exodus 20:12

Footnotes 4

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