Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.

General references

Bible References

In thy bag

Leviticus 19:35
"You are not to act unjustly in deciding a case or when measuring weight and quantity.
Proverbs 11:1
The LORD hates false scales, but he delights in accurate weights.
Proverbs 16:11
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; he made all the weights in the bag.
Proverbs 20:10
False weights and measures the LORD surely detests both of them.
Ezekiel 45:10
"You're to use an honest scale, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure!
Amos 8:5
and who are saying, "When will the New Moon fade so we may sell grain, and the Sabbath conclude so we may market winnowed wheat? shortchanging the measure, raising the price, falsifying the scales by treachery,
Micah 6:11
Will I tolerate those who maintain deceptive standards and who use deceitful weights in their business?

General references

Exodus 20:15
"You are not to steal.
Leviticus 19:15
"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."

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