KJV ORIGINAL
For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For everyone who does such things, and everyone who acts dishonestly, is disgusting to the LORD your God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that dishonest behavior and unfair dealing with others is something He absolutely hates and finds disgusting.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes at the end of Moses' instructions about honest business practices, specifically about using accurate weights and measures when buying and selling goods. In ancient Israel's marketplace economy, merchants could easily cheat customers by using false scales or dishonest measuring tools. Moses was establishing that economic integrity was not just a social issue but a spiritual one that reflected one's relationship with God.
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