Deuteronomy, 25
16. Everyone who is dishonest in any of these matters is an abomination to the LORD, your God.
16. Everyone who is dishonest in any of these matters is an abomination to the LORD, your God.
Deuteronomy 25 addresses various laws and rules of social conduct that Israelites should follow. Some of the laws include the punishment for the one who deserves a whipping, the obligation to marry the sister -in -law in case of widowhood and the need to use fair and honest measures in business. Below are five verses related to the topics addressed in Deuteronomy 25:
Leviticus 19:35-36: "Do not use different weights, one heavy and one light. Use only righteous and honest measures and measures, I am the Lord, your God." This verse reinforces the importance of using fair and honest measures, the theme addressed in Deuteronomy 25:13-16.
Proverbs 20:10: "Do not use two different weights, nor two different measures to measure things." This verse brings a message similar to that of Leviticus 19:35-36, reminding us of the importance of fair and honest measures.
Proverbs 22:28: "Do not change the ancient limits that their ancestors have established." This verse relates to Deuteronomy 25:13-16, which deals with the need to use just and honest measures, since changing the old boundaries could be a way of deceiving in business transactions.
Proverbs 24:29: "Don't say," I will do with Him what he did to me; I will pay each one what he deserves. " This verse reminds us of not seeking revenge, the theme addressed in Deuteronomy 25:1-3, which deals with the punishment for the one who deserves flogging.
RUTE 4:5-10: This passage tells the story of a man who refuses to comply with the law that compels to marry the sister-in-law in case of widowhood, according to Deuteronomy 25:5-10. Although not an isolated verse, this story illustrates the importance of this law and the consequences of breaking it.
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