Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
In thy bag
General references
Bible References
In thy bag
Leviticus 19:35
“You must not be unfair in measurements of length, weight, or volume.
Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord,
but an accurate weight is His delight.
but an accurate weight is His delight.
Proverbs 16:11 Honest balances and scales are the Lord’s;
all the weights in the bag are His concern.
all the weights in the bag
Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and varying measures—
both are detestable to the Lord.
both are detestable to the Lord.
Ezekiel 45:10
“You must have honest scales, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure.
Amos 8:5 asking, “When will the New Moon be over
so we may sell grain,
and the Sabbath,
so we may market wheat?
We can reduce the measure
while increasing the price
and cheat with dishonest scales.
so we may sell grain,
and the Sabbath,
so we may market wheat?
We can reduce the measure
while increasing the price
and cheat with dishonest scales.
Micah 6:11 Can I excuse wicked scales
or bags of deceptive weights?
or bags of deceptive weights?
General references
Exodus 20:15 Do not steal.
Leviticus 19:15
“You must not act unjustly when deciding a case. Do not be partial to the poor or give preference to the rich; judge your neighbor fairly.