Leviticus 19:36 kjv — Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the Lord your God, which brought you out…

King James Version

"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."

— Leviticus 19:36, King James Version

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Leviticus 19 — Context

33

And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him.

34

But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.

35

Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.

36

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.

37

Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, 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 King James Version reads: “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.”
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 (KJV): “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.” 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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