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Deuteronomy 25:16

Deuteronomy 25:16
For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For all that do such things,.... Keep, different weights and measures, and make use of them to defraud their neighbours in buying and selling:

and all that do unrighteously; what is not just and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Deuteronomy 25:13-19

Honesty in trade, as a duty to our neighbor, is emphatically enforced once more (compare Lev 19:35-36). It is noteworthy that John the Baptist puts the like duties in the forefront of his preaching…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Deuteronomy 25:13-19

Here is, I. A law against deceitful weights and measures: they must not only not use them, but they must not have them, not have them in the bag, not have them in the house (Deu 25:13, Deu 25:14);…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

everyone that doeth these things, etc.] Exactly as in Deu 18:12; Deu 22:5. On abomination, see Deu 7:25; here the ethical (not ritual) meaning is clear.

every one that doeth injustice] Heb.…