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A perfect and just weight shall you have; a perfect and just measure shall you have: that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

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Integrity as Worship

Commentators emphasize that honest business practices are not merely a secular rule but an act of moral holiness. This command for "perfect and just" weights and measures is echoed throughout Scripture, from the Law and Prophets to the teachings of John the Baptist, showing that everyday economic fairness is a fundamental part of one's relationship with God.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 25:13–19

18th Century

Theologian

Honesty in trade, as a duty to our neighbor, is emphatically enforced once more (). It is noteworthy that John the Baptist places similar duties at…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 25:13–16

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 25:13–16. JUST WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

So Leviticus 19:35-36. Among the laws of moral holiness comes …

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 25:15

17th Century

Pastor

[But] you shall have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shall you have That …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 25:13–16

17th Century

Minister

Dishonest gain always brings a curse on people's property, families, and souls. Happy those who judge themselves, repent of and forsake their sins,…