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Leviticus 19:34

Leviticus 19:35-1964 bbe — Do not make false decisions in questions of yard-sticks and weights and measures. Have true scales, true weights and me…

Bible in Basic English

35

Do not make false decisions in questions of yard-sticks and weights and measures.

36

Have true scales, true weights and measures for all things: I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt;

37

You are to keep all my rules and my decisions and do them: I am the Lord.

— Leviticus 19:35-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 19:35-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure. Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the Lord your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the Lord. ”

  • ASV

    “Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity. Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am Jehovah your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. And ye shall observe all my statutes, and all mine ordinances, and do them: I am Jehovah. ”

  • WEB

    “"'You shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity. You shall have just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin. I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. "'You shall observe all my statutes, and all my ordinances, and do them. I am Yahweh.'"”

  • NET

    “You must not do injustice in the regulation of measures, whether of length, weight, or volume. You must have honest balances, honest weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt. You must be sure to obey all my statutes and regulations. I am the LORD.”

  • DRB

    “Do not any unjust thing in judgment, in rule, in weight, or in measure. Let the balance be just and the weights equal, the bushel just, and the sextary equal. I am the Lord your God, that brought you out of the land of Egypt. Keep all my precepts, and all my judgments: and do them. I am the Lord. ”

  • KJVA

    “Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure. Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the Lord your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the Lord. ”

Leviticus 19 — Context

32

Get up from your seats before the white-haired, and give honour to the old, and let the fear of your God be before you: I am the Lord.

33

And if a man from another country is living in your land with you, do not make life hard for him;

34

Let him be to you as one of your countrymen and have love for him as for yourself; for you were living in a strange land, in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

35

Do not make false decisions in questions of yard-sticks and weights and measures.

36

Have true scales, true weights and measures for all things: I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt;

37

You are to keep all my rules and my decisions and do them: I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:35-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:35-1964 say?
Leviticus 19:35-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do not make false decisions in questions of yard-sticks and weights and measures. Have true scales, true weights and measures for all things: I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt; You are to keep all my rules and my decisions and do them: I am the Lord.”
Where is Leviticus 19:35-1964 in the Bible?
Leviticus 19:35-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verses 35–1964.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 19:35-1964.
What translation should I read Leviticus 19:35-1964 in?
Leviticus 19:35-1964 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 Leviticus 19:35-1964?
Leviticus 19:35-1964 reads (BBE): “Do not make false decisions in questions of yard-sticks and weights and measures. Have true scales, true weights and measures for all things: I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egypt; You are to keep all my rules and my decisions and do them: I am the Lord.” 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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