Leviticus 19:36 bbe — Have true scales, true weights and measures for all things: I am the Lord your God, who took you out of the land of Egy…

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"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;"

— Leviticus 19:36, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 19 — Context

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

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.

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.

Leviticus 19:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 19:36 say?

Leviticus 19:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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;”

Where is Leviticus 19:36 in the Bible?

Leviticus 19:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 36.

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 19:36.

What translation should I read Leviticus 19:36 in?

Leviticus 19:36 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 19:36?

Leviticus 19:36 reads (BBE): “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;” 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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