Deuteronomy 25:13-16

13 "Do not cheat when you use weights and measures. 1
15 Use true and honest weights and measures, so that you may live a long time in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
16 The Lord hates people who cheat.

Deuteronomy 25:13-16 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 1

  • 1. 25.13-16Leviticus 19.35, 36.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.