Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work.
Just
General references
Bible References
Just
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 20:10 Differing weights and varying measures—
both are detestable to the Lord.
both are detestable to the Lord.
Leviticus 19:35
“You must not be unfair in measurements of length, weight, or volume.
Deuteronomy 25:13
“You must not have two different weights in your bag, one heavy and one light.
Ezekiel 45:10
“You must have honest scales, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure.
Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to extort
with dishonest scales in his hands.
with dishonest scales in his hands.
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
Ezekiel 45:10
“You must have honest scales, an honest dry measure, and an honest liquid measure.