Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not have two differing measures in your house—one large, one small. New Living Translation and you must use full and honest measures. English Standard Version You shall not have in your house two kinds of measures, a large and a small. Berean Standard Bible You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. King James Bible Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a small. New King James Version You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small. New American Standard Bible You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small. NASB 1995 “You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small. NASB 1977 “You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small. Legacy Standard Bible You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small. Amplified Bible You shall not have in your house inaccurate measures, a large and a small. Christian Standard Bible Do not have differing dry measures in your house, a larger and a smaller. Holman Christian Standard Bible You must not have two differing dry measures in your house, a larger and a smaller. American Standard Version Thou shalt not have in thy house diverse measures, a great and a small. English Revised Version Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a small. GOD'S WORD® Translation Never have two kinds of measures in your house, a larger one and a smaller one. International Standard Version Don't have different measuring devices in your house—one large and one small. NET Bible You must not have in your house different measuring containers, a large and a small one. New Heart English Bible You shall not have in your house diverse measures, a great and a small. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt not have in thy house divers measures, a great and a small: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. World English Bible You shall not have in your house diverse measures, one large and one small. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou do not have a great ephah and a small ephah in your house. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast not in thy house an ephah and an ephah, a great and a small. Smith's Literal Translation There shall not be to thee in thy house an ephah and an ephah, great and small. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNeither shall there be in thy house a greater bushel and a less. Catholic Public Domain Version Neither shall there be in your house a greater and a lesser measure. New American Bible nor shall you keep two different ephahs in your house, one large and the other small. New Revised Standard Version You shall not have in your house two kinds of measures, large and small. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall not have in your house different measures, a large and a small. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall not have a greater measure and a smaller measure in your house. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt not have in thy house diverse measures, a great and a small. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt not have in thine house divers measures, a great and a small. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Standard Weights and Measures13You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. 14You shall not have two differing measures in your house, one large and one small. 15You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.… Cross References Leviticus 19:35-36 You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. / You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. Proverbs 20:10 Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD. Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good. Amos 8:5 asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. Micah 6:10-11 Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? / Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Ezekiel 45:10 You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. Job 31:6 let God weigh me with honest scales, that He may know my integrity. Isaiah 5:8 Woe to you who add house to house and join field to field until no place is left and you live alone in the land. Matthew 7:12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets. Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. James 5:4 Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. James 2:8 If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you. Treasury of Scripture You shall not have in your house divers measures, a great and a small. Jump to Previous Different Differing Divers Diverse Ephah House Kinds Large Measures SmallJump to Next Different Differing Divers Diverse Ephah House Kinds Large Measures SmallDeuteronomy 25 1. Punishment must not exceed forty lashes4. The ox is not to be muzzled 5. Of raising seed unto a brother 11. Of the immodest woman 13. Of unjust weights and measures 17. The memory of Amalek is to be blotted out You shall not have two differing measures in your house This command addresses the integrity and honesty expected in business and personal dealings. In ancient Israel, the use of accurate weights and measures was crucial for fair trade. The house, in this context, represents one's personal and business life. The command reflects God's desire for His people to live justly and righteously, as seen in Leviticus 19:35-36, which also emphasizes honest scales and measures. This principle is echoed in Proverbs 11:1, where dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord. The broader biblical narrative consistently upholds the value of truthfulness and fairness, reflecting God's character. one large and one small Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses- The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites - The audience receiving the laws, God's chosen people, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land - The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter and settle. 4. Ancient Marketplace - The context in which fair trade and honest measures are emphasized. 5. God's Covenant - The overarching agreement between God and Israel, which includes living by His statutes. Teaching Points Integrity in BusinessAs followers of Christ, we are called to conduct our business dealings with honesty and integrity, reflecting God's character. Consistency in Standards Just as God commands consistent measures, we should strive for consistency in our ethical standards, both in public and private life. Trust in God's Provision Relying on honest practices demonstrates trust in God's provision rather than resorting to deceit for gain. Witness to the World Our commitment to fairness and honesty serves as a testimony to others about the transformative power of living according to God's Word. Spiritual Integrity Beyond physical measures, we are called to examine our spiritual lives for consistency and honesty in our walk with God. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 25What does the Bible say about cheating? How can integrity guide your business dealings? Why does the Old Testament allow forced marriages of female captives (Deuteronomy 21:10-14)? What is the Bible's perspective on inflation? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You shall notלֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no have יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be two differing measures אֵיפָ֣ה (’ê·p̄āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain) in your house, בְּבֵיתְךָ֖ (bə·ḇê·ṯə·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house a larger גְּדוֹלָ֖ה (gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent and a smaller. וּקְטַנָּֽה׃ (ū·qə·ṭan·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant Links Deuteronomy 25:14 NIVDeuteronomy 25:14 NLT Deuteronomy 25:14 ESV Deuteronomy 25:14 NASB Deuteronomy 25:14 KJV Deuteronomy 25:14 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 25:14 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 25:14 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 25:14 French Bible Deuteronomy 25:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 25:14 You shall not have in your house (Deut. 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