Deuteronomy 25:13-18

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.

17 "Remember what the Amalekites did to you as you were coming from Egypt. ²

18 They had no fear of God, and so they attacked you from the rear when you were tired and exhausted, and killed all who were straggling behind.

Deuteronomy 25:13-18 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. 25.13-16Leviticus 19.35, 36.
• 2. 25.17-19Exodus 17.8-14; 1 S 15.2-9.