Deuteronomy 25:12-19

12 Then you must cut off her hand. Don't feel sorry for her.

13 Don't have two different scales. You must not have one that weighs things heavier than they really are and another that weighs them lighter than they are.

14 And don't have two different sets of measures. You must not have one set that measures things larger than they really are and another that measures them smaller than they are.

15 You must use weights and measures that are honest and exact. Then you will live a long time in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

16 He hates anyone who cheats.

17 Remember what the Amalekites did to you on your way out of Egypt.

18 You were tired and worn out. They met you on your journey. They attacked everyone who was lagging behind. They didn't have any respect for God.

19 The LORD your God will give you peace and rest from all of the enemies who are around you. He'll do it in the land he's giving you to take over as your very own. Then you will wipe out the memory of the Amalekites from the earth. Don't forget to do it!

Deuteronomy 25:12-19 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.