Deuteronomy 25:13 net — You must not have in your bag different stone weights, a heavy and a light one.

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"You must not have in your bag different stone weights, a heavy and a light one."

— Deuteronomy 25:13, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 25 — Context

10

His family name will be referred to in Israel as“the family of the one whose sandal was removed.”

11

If two men get into a hand-to-hand fight, and the wife of one of them gets involved to help her husband against his attacker, and she reaches out her hand and grabs his private parts,

12

then you must cut off her hand– do not pity her.

13

You must not have in your bag different stone weights, a heavy and a light one.

14

You must not have in your house different measuring containers, a large and a small one.

15

You must have an accurate and correct stone weight and an accurate and correct measuring container, so that your life may be extended in the land the LORD your God is about to give you.

16

For anyone who acts dishonestly in these ways is abhorrent to the LORD your God.

Deuteronomy 25:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 25:13 say?
Deuteronomy 25:13 in the NET Bible reads: “You must not have in your bag different stone weights, a heavy and a light one.”
Where is Deuteronomy 25:13 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 25:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 25, verse 13.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 25:13.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 25:13 in?
Deuteronomy 25:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 25:13?
Deuteronomy 25:13 reads (NET): “You must not have in your bag different stone weights, a heavy and a light one.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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