Ezekiel 45:10
Ezekiel 45:10 in Multiple Translations
You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.
Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath.
Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath.
Have true scales and a true ephah and a true bath.
You must use correct methods of measurement—whether it's weights on scales, or ephah for measuring solids, and a bath for measuring liquids.
Ye shall haue iust balances, and a true Ephah, and a true Bath.
Just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath — ye have.
“You shall have just balances, a just ephah, and a just bath.
Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath.
You shall have just balances, and a just ephi, and a just bate.
And you must use accurate scales, and accurate containers for measuring things.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 45:10
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Ezekiel 45:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֹֽאזְנֵי
צֶ֧דֶק
וְ/אֵֽיפַת
צֶ֛דֶק
וּ/בַת
צֶ֖דֶק
יְהִ֥י
לָ/כֶֽם
מֹֽאזְנֵי
môʼzên
H3976
balance
N-md
צֶ֧דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
וְ/אֵֽיפַת
ʼêyphâh
H374
ephah
Conj | N-fs
צֶ֛דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
וּ/בַת
bath
H1324
bath
Conj | N-cs
צֶ֖דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
Righteousness
N-ms
יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
לָ/כֶֽם
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 45:10
מֹֽאזְנֵי
môʼzên
H3976
"balance"
N-md
In the Bible, this word means a pair of scales used for weighing, like the ones in the book of Leviticus. It symbolizes fairness and justice. The prophet Daniel also used scales in his visions.
Definition: scales, balances Aramaic equivalent: mo.zen (מֹאזֵנְיָא "scale" H3977)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: balances. See also: Leviticus 19:36; Isaiah 40:12; Psalms 62:10.
צֶ֧דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
וְ/אֵֽיפַת
ʼêyphâh
H374
"ephah"
Conj | N-fs
An ephah was a unit of measurement in the Old Testament, equivalent to about 9 gallons, used to quantify dry goods like grain, as mentioned in the books of Leviticus and Ruth.
Definition: 1) ephah 1a) a dry measure of quantity, equal to 3 seahs, 10 omers; the same as the liquid measure bath; (about 9 imperial gallons (40 l), rabbinical writings give sizes of one-half this amount) 1b) the receptacle for measuring or holding that amount
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: ephah, (divers) measure(-s). See also: Exodus 16:36; Ezekiel 45:10; Proverbs 20:10.
צֶ֛דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
וּ/בַת
bath
H1324
"bath"
Conj | N-cs
A bath is an old Hebrew unit of measurement for liquids, equal to about 9 gallons. It is used in the Bible to describe quantities of oil, wine, and other liquids. In Ezekiel 45:10-14, it is used to define the amounts of offerings.
Definition: bath, a unit of liquid measure, equal to dry measure ephah (about 9 imperial gallons or 40 litres, rabbinical writings give sizes of one-half this amount) Aramaic equivalent: bat (בַּת "bath" H1325)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: bath. See also: 1 Kings 7:26; Isaiah 5:10; Ezekiel 45:14.
צֶ֖דֶק
tsedeq
H6664
"Righteousness"
N-ms
Represents the idea of righteousness or justice, often referring to God's character or the standard for human behavior. It is closely tied to the concept of morality and what is right. The word is used to describe the ideal for human conduct and society.
Definition: This name means justice, righteousness Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 119:138; Psalms 4:2.
יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Juss-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/כֶֽם
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Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Ezekiel 45:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 45:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:10
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:10
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 45:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:10
- Sermons on Ezekiel 45:10
Context — Honest Scales
8This land will be his possession in Israel. And My princes will no longer oppress My people, but will give the rest of the land to the house of Israel according to their tribes.
9For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Enough, O princes of Israel! Cease your violence and oppression, and do what is just and right. Stop dispossessing My people, declares the Lord GOD.’
10You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.
11The ephah and the bath shall be the same quantity so that the bath will contain a tenth of a homer, and the ephah a tenth of a homer; the homer will be the standard measure for both. 12The shekel will consist of twenty gerahs. Twenty shekels plus twenty-five shekels plus fifteen shekels will equal one mina.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Micah 6:10–11 | Can I forget any longer, O house of the wicked, the treasures of wickedness and the short ephah, which is accursed? Can I excuse dishonest scales or bags of false weights? |
| 2 | Amos 8:4–6 | Hear this, you who trample the needy, who do away with the poor of the land, asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. Let us buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the chaff with the wheat!” |
| 3 | Proverbs 16:11 | Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. |
| 4 | Leviticus 19:35–36 | You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. |
| 5 | Proverbs 11:1 | Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 25:15 | 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. |
| 7 | Isaiah 5:10 | For ten acres of vineyard will yield but a bath of wine, and a homer of seed only an ephah of grain. ” |
| 8 | Proverbs 21:3 | To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. |
| 9 | Proverbs 20:10 | Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD. |
Ezekiel 45:10 Summary
[Ezekiel 45:10 is telling us to be honest and fair in everything we do, just like God is honest and fair. This means using honest scales and measuring things accurately, so we don't cheat or take advantage of others. As it says in Proverbs 11:1, 'The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are His delight.' We should strive to be like God and act with integrity and fairness in all our interactions, whether in business or in our personal relationships, as taught in Micah 6:8, where we are commanded to 'act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the use of honest scales have to do with the rest of the Bible?
The use of honest scales in Ezekiel 45:10 is a reflection of God's desire for fairness and justice, as seen in other scriptures like Proverbs 11:1 and Micah 6:8, where God commands His people to act justly and love mercy.
How does this verse relate to the concept of stewardship?
This verse emphasizes the importance of being faithful stewards of the resources God has given us, as taught in Genesis 1:28 and Matthew 25:14-30, where we are called to manage God's creation and resources wisely and honestly.
What is the significance of the ephah and the bath in this verse?
The ephah and the bath were units of measurement in ancient Israel, and their use here highlights the importance of accuracy and fairness in all aspects of life, including commerce and trade, as seen in Deuteronomy 25:13-16, where the Israelites are commanded to use honest weights and measures.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by being honest and fair in all our interactions, whether in business, personal relationships, or our relationship with God, as taught in Luke 16:10-12, where Jesus says that if we are faithful in little things, we will be faithful in much.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be using 'dishonest scales' or being unfair to others?
- How can I demonstrate fairness and justice in my daily interactions with others, as commanded in Ezekiel 45:10?
- What are some ways I can be a faithful steward of the resources God has given me, and how can I use them to glorify Him?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of honesty and fairness to my relationships with others, and how can I be a positive influence on those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 45:10
Ye shall have just balances,.... That is, take care that true weights and just measures be used in trade and commerce, that so one man may not impose upon and cheat another; which is the business of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 45:10
In the land shall be his possession in Israel: and my princes shall no more oppress my people; and the rest of the land shall they give to the house of Israel according to their tribes. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:10
Ye; princes of Israel. Shall have: though they were not traders to use, yet they must have, i.e. appoint, for to them as a privilege it appertains to appoint standards for measure among their subjects. Just balances, or weights and scales, by which to measure what is to he sold by weight, one and the same to all, that none buy by a greater and sell by a lesser. So ,36 Proverbs 11:1 16:11 ,11. So must the prince remove oppressive cheating by divers weights. Ephah, to measure dry things, as corn, olives, dates, &c. Bath: this was a measure of liquid things, as oil, wine, or water, and what each contained the next verse will acquaint us. s.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:10
Ezekiel 45:10 Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath.Ver. 10. Ye shall have just balances.] Leviticus 19:35-36 Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10; Proverbs 20:23 Micah 6:10-11; The gospel rule is, "Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." And, "Let no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter; because that the Lord is the avenger of all such"; and the civil magistrate is his minister, "a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil" either by force or fraud.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:10
Verse 10. Ye shall have just balances] This appreciation of weights, measures, and money was intended to show them that they must not introduce those to which they had been accustomed in the captivity, but those which God had prescribed to their forefathers. See the notes on the parallel places.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 45:10
10. Cf. Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 25:13-15; Micah 6:10-11 (the accursed scanty ephah); Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 20:10. From this it appears that the words of Amo 8:5 “making the ephah small and the shekel large” are more than a figure.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 45:10
A general exhortation to honesty, expressed by true weights and measures (marginal references). This fitly introduces the strict regulation of quantities in the prescribed offerings.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 45:10
10-11. The Israelitish merchants needed these injunctions. (Compare Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 25:13-15; Micah 6:10-11; Amos 8:5.) The Hebrews had been in constant relation with the Babylonians
Sermons on Ezekiel 45:10
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Our Inheritance and Integrity by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not boasting about men and instead focusing on the inheritance that believers have in Christ. He mentions various figures l |
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February 7. 1678. Weights and Measures. by Jane Lead | Jane Lead preaches about the importance of weighing ourselves with the Golden Weight or Shekel of the Sanctuary, emphasizing that anything short of that divine standard will be una |
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Three Things God Requires by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of Christians who live in luxury while neglecting to pay their servants. He criticizes those who prioritize their own desires and p |
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What Is Prophetic? - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being prepared to preach the word of God. He reflects on the example of Moses and the depth of God's dealing with him durin |
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(The Lord - Merciful and Gracious) 2. Man- Poor and Needy by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the plight of being poor and needy in this world. He explains that those who are in such a condition have a special appeal to the merciful a |
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The Poor of the Land and the Pride of Jacob by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the message of Amos, a shepherd turned prophet, who delivered a warning of coming judgment upon the northern kingdom of Israel. Despite Amos' faithful procla |
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Epistle 103 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the importance of staying within God's boundaries and fearing Him to receive divine wisdom, enabling believers to order their lives to glorify God and ref |