Ezekiel 45:10
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You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.
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In this chapter is further represented to the prophet, in vision, I. The division of the holy land, so much for the temple, and the priests that attended the service of it (Eze 45:1-4), so much for the Levites (Eze 45:5), so much for the city (Eze 45:6), so much for the prince, and the residue to the people (Eze 45:7, Eze 45:8). II. The ordinances of justice that were given both to prince and people (Eze 45:9-12). III. The oblations they were to offer, and the prince's part in those oblations (Eze 45:13-17). Particularly in the beginning of the year (Eze 45:18-20) and in the passover, and the feast of tabernacles (Eze 45:21-25). And all this seems to point at the new church-state that should be set up under the gospel, which, both for extent and for purity, should far exceed that of the Old Testament.
Open source ↗45:10-12 When the prince gathered the offerings of the people for the Temple (see 45:13-17), he was not to adjust the scales so that he profited from the difference between what he took in from the people and what he gave out for the ministry of the Temple.
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Differing weights and unequal measures— both are detestable to the LORD.
Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.
You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
For ten acres of vineyard will yield but a bath of wine, and a homer of seed only an ephah of grain.”