Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt.
Use honest scales, honest weights, honest dry measures, and honest liquid measures: I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt.
God is commanding His people to be completely honest in all their business dealings and measurements, reminding them that He is the one who rescued them from slavery.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, accurate weights and measures like balances, ephahs, and hins were essential for fair trade and commerce, as people relied on them for honest buying and selling of goods to maintain social order. This verse is part of the Mosaic Law given by God to the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, emphasizing ethical living and justice in everyday activities. God reminds them of His deliverance from slavery to underscore that these commands come from their covenant relationship with Him.
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