Bible Strands
Leviticus 19:35
You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God addresses the assembled Israelites through Moses in the wilderness, establishing covenant laws for communal holiness.
The words — The phrase תַעֲשׂוּ עָוֶל (ta.'a.Su 'A.vel) translates literally as "you will do injustice," applied specifically to commercial transactions.
The thread — This prohibition against fraudulent commerce appears in Deuteronomy 25:13 and Deuteronomy 25:15, while Leviticus 19:15 addresses a separate command regarding impartial justice.
Why it lands — Readers must verify that their commercial tools and practices reflect exactness rather than exploitation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 25:13 You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light.
- Deuteronomy 25:15 You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
- Leviticus 19:15 You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
- Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
- Proverbs 16:11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
- Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.
- Ezekiel 22:12 In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you have forgotten, declares the Lord GOD.
- Micah 6:1 Hear now what the LORD says: “Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.
- Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
- Amos 8:5 asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales.