“A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.”
Honest scales: The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights find his favor. Honest commerce (mozne tzedek) is something the LORD delights in. Dishonesty (mozne mirzem) is abhorrent to Him. This indicates that God cares about justice in concrete transactions, not just in abstract matters. Merchants and traders must conduct business with integrity. Economic virtue is a religious matter.
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
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