Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
You must not carry different weights in your bag, one heavy and one light.
God is commanding His people to be completely honest in their business dealings and not cheat others through deceptive measuring.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israelite society, trade often involved using weights and balances to measure goods, and dishonest merchants might keep different weights to cheat buyers or sellers for personal gain. This verse is part of the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites as they were about to enter the Promised Land, promoting fairness and justice in daily economic activities to reflect God's standards of righteousness. Such practices were common in the ancient Near East, where economic exploitation could undermine community trust.
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