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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For the LORD your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />All who cheat with dishonest weights and measures are detestable to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are an abomination to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For all that do such things, <i>and</i> all that do unrighteously, <i>are</i> an abomination unto the LORD thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For all who do such things, all who behave unrighteously, <i>are</i> an abomination to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly, is an abomination to Yahweh your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who does such things, everyone who acts unjustly [without personal integrity] is utterly repulsive to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who does such things and acts unfairly is detestable to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who does such things and acts unfairly is detestable to the LORD your God.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But the LORD is disgusted with anyone who cheats or is dishonest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For all that do such things; even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everyone who uses dishonest weights and measures is disgusting to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD hates people who cheat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />for anyone who does these things—anyone who deals dishonestly—is detestable to the LORD your God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who behaves dishonestly in regard to these things is detestable to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For anyone who acts dishonestly in these ways is abhorrent to the LORD your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For all who do such things, all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For all who do such things, all who do unrighteously, are an abomination to Yahweh your God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for anyone doing these things, anyone doing iniquity, [is] an abomination [to] your God YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for the abomination of Jehovah thy God is any one doing these things, any one doing iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For an abomination are all doing these things, all doing evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the Lord thy God abhorreth him that doth these things, and he hateth all injustice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the Lord your God abominates him who does these things, and he loathes all injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For everyone who does these things, everyone who does what is dishonest, is an abomination to the LORD, your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For all who do such things, all who act dishonestly, are abhorrent to the LORD your God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For all who do such things and all who act wickedly are an abomination before the LORD Your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because everyone who does these things is defiled before LORD JEHOVAH your God, and everyone who does evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For every one that does this <i>is</i> an abomination to the Lord thy God, even every one that does injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=6816" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/25.htm">Standard Weights and Measures</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>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. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">who behaves</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: ‘ā·wel (N-ms) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">dishonestly</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">in regard to these things</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ (N-fsc) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">is detestable</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a></span><br />Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Leviticus 19:35-36</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-10.htm">Proverbs 20:10</a></span><br />Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-23.htm">Proverbs 20:23</a></span><br />Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-10.htm">Micah 6:10-11</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/8-5.htm">Amos 8:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/45-10.htm">Ezekiel 45:10</a></span><br />You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/12-7.htm">Hosea 12:7</a></span><br />A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-13.htm">Isaiah 1:13-14</a></span><br />Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. / I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Malachi 1:13-14</a></span><br />You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD. / “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a></span><br />Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a></span><br />For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God.</p><p class="hdg">all that do</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/18-12.htm">Deuteronomy 18:12</a></b></br> For all that do these things <i>are</i> an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5</a></b></br> The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so <i>are</i> abomination unto the LORD thy God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a></b></br> A false balance <i>is</i> abomination to the LORD: but a just weight <i>is</i> his delight.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/24-4.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">Act</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-7.htm">Deals</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/revelation/22-11.htm">Dishonestly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/revelation/22-11.htm">Unjustly</a> <a href="/revelation/22-11.htm">Unrighteously</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-1.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-9.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/27-15.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-6.htm">Act</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-12.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-22.htm">Deals</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-32.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-17.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-11.htm">Dishonestly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/job/27-4.htm">Unjustly</a> <a href="/job/13-7.htm">Unrighteously</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-17.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-1.htm">Punishment must not exceed forty lashes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-4.htm">The ox is not to be muzzled</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-5.htm">Of raising seed unto a brother</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-11.htm">Of the immodest woman</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-13.htm">Of unjust weights and measures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-17.htm">The memory of Amalek is to be blotted out</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The context of <a href="/deuteronomy/25.htm">Deuteronomy 25</a> involves laws about fair weights and measures, emphasizing honesty in trade and commerce. Dishonesty in this context refers to deceitful practices that exploit others, which were common in ancient marketplaces. The Bible consistently condemns dishonesty, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/11.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a>, which states, "A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight." This principle underscores the importance of integrity and fairness, reflecting God's character.<p><b>in regard to these things</b><br>"These things" specifically refer to the laws and commandments given in the preceding verses, particularly those concerning just weights and measures. The broader context of Deuteronomy includes various laws intended to promote justice and righteousness among the Israelites. The emphasis on fair trade practices highlights the importance of community trust and the prevention of exploitation. This principle is echoed in <a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Leviticus 19:35-36</a>, which also commands the use of honest scales and measures, reinforcing the consistency of God's standards across the Torah.<p><b>is detestable to the LORD</b><br>The term "detestable" signifies something that is abhorred or loathed by God. This strong language indicates the severity with which God views dishonest practices. Throughout Scripture, God expresses a deep aversion to sin and injustice, as seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a>, which lists things the Lord hates, including a lying tongue and a heart that devises wicked plans. The use of such language serves as a warning to the Israelites and to all believers about the seriousness of maintaining integrity in all dealings.<p><b>your God</b><br>This phrase personalizes the command, reminding the Israelites of their covenant relationship with God. It emphasizes that the laws are not merely societal rules but divine mandates from the God who delivered them from Egypt and established them as His people. This relationship is foundational to understanding the law, as it is rooted in God's holiness and His desire for His people to reflect His character. The phrase "your God" also serves as a reminder of accountability, as the Israelites are to live in a manner that honors their covenant with the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/promised_land.htm">Promised Land</a></b><br>The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The one true God, who is establishing His covenant and laws with His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The region where the Israelites are headed, a place where they are to live out God's commandments.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_standard_of_honesty.htm">God's Standard of Honesty</a></b><br>God requires His people to live with integrity and honesty. This commandment reflects His character and His desire for justice and fairness in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_detestable_nature_of_dishonesty.htm">The Detestable Nature of Dishonesty</a></b><br>The Hebrew word translated as "detestable" (to'evah) indicates something that is morally repugnant to God. This underscores the seriousness with which God views dishonest behavior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_daily_life.htm">Integrity in Daily Life</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to uphold honesty in our personal and professional lives. This includes being truthful in our words and fair in our dealings with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_god's_character.htm">Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>By living honestly, we reflect God's character to the world. Our integrity can serve as a testimony to others about the transformative power of God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_dishonesty.htm">The Consequences of Dishonesty</a></b><br>Dishonesty not only damages our relationship with God but also harms our relationships with others. It can lead to a loss of trust and credibility.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - (Cf. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/23-12.htm">Deuteronomy 23:12</a>.) <span class="cmt_word">All that do unrighteously</span>; equivalent to all that transgress any law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everyone</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who behaves</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֥שֵׂה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dishonestly</span><br /><span class="heb">עָֽוֶל׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·wel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in regard to these things</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֑לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is detestable</span><br /><span class="heb">תוֹעֲבַ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deuteronomy 25:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 25:16 For all who do such things even (Deut. 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