KJV ORIGINAL
Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not carry different weights in your bag—one heavy and one light.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people to be completely honest in their business dealings and not cheat others through deceptive measuring.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, merchants used stone or metal weights to measure goods for trade on balance scales. Some dishonest traders would carry two sets of weights—heavier ones when buying (to get more for their money) and lighter ones when selling (to give less while charging full price). This was a common form of fraud that hurt customers and corrupted commerce.
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