KJV ORIGINAL
Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Different weights and different measures—both of these are disgusting to the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God hates when people use dishonest business practices, like rigged scales or false measurements to cheat others.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, merchants used physical weights and measuring devices to conduct trade. Some dishonest traders would keep two sets—lighter weights when buying from others and heavier weights when selling to others, allowing them to cheat customers. This was a common form of fraud that hurt the poor and vulnerable the most.
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