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They served as places where goods were exchanged, news was shared, and social interactions occurred. The concept of markets is woven throughout the Scriptures, reflecting their importance in ancient society. Old Testament Context Markets in the Old Testament were often located at city gates, which were not only entry points but also hubs of commerce and legal activity. For instance, in <a href="/2_kings/7.htm">2 Kings 7:1</a>, the prophet Elisha prophesies about the abundance of food that will be sold at the gate of Samaria, indicating the gate's role as a marketplace. Similarly, in <a href="/nehemiah/13-15.htm">Nehemiah 13:15-22</a>, Nehemiah rebukes the people for conducting business on the Sabbath, highlighting the bustling market activity that took place at the city gates. The Law of Moses provided guidelines for fair trade and honest dealings in the marketplace. <a href="/leviticus/19-35.htm">Leviticus 19:35-36</a> commands, "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." This underscores the importance of integrity in market transactions. New Testament Context In the New Testament, markets continue to play a significant role. Jesus often used market imagery in His parables and teachings. In <a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">Matthew 11:16-17</a>, He compares the generation to children sitting in the marketplaces, calling to one another. This reflects the common sight of children and adults alike engaging in daily life within these bustling centers. The cleansing of the temple by Jesus, as recorded in <a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Matthew 21:12-13</a>, is a significant event involving market activity. Jesus drove out those buying and selling in the temple courts, saying, "It is written, 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it 'a den of robbers.'" This act underscores the tension between commercial activity and spiritual devotion, highlighting the potential for markets to become places of exploitation rather than honest trade. Cultural and Economic Significance Markets were not only places of economic exchange but also of cultural interaction. They were venues where people from different backgrounds and regions met, facilitating the exchange of ideas and customs. This is evident in <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17</a>, where Paul reasons in the marketplace of Athens, engaging with philosophers and townspeople alike. The economic significance of markets is further illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard (<a href="/matthew/20.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a>), where laborers are hired from the marketplace. This parable reflects the daily reality of workers seeking employment in these public spaces. Moral and Ethical Considerations The Bible consistently emphasizes ethical behavior in market dealings. <a href="/proverbs/11.htm">Proverbs 11:1</a> states, "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight." This highlights the moral imperative for honesty and fairness in commerce. Moreover, the prophets often condemned the exploitation and injustice that could occur in market settings. <a href="/amos/8-4.htm">Amos 8:4-6</a> warns against those who "trample the needy and do away with the poor of the land," using dishonest practices to increase their wealth. Conclusion While markets were essential to the economic and social fabric of biblical societies, the Scriptures provide clear guidance on maintaining integrity and justice within them. The biblical portrayal of markets serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical conduct in all areas of life, including commerce.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_xviii_he_prohibited_the_christians.htm">He Prohibited the Christians from the Markets and from the ...</a> ... Book V. Chapter XVIII."He prohibited the Christians from the Markets and from the Judicial Seats and from Sharing in Greek Education. ... /.../chapter xviii he prohibited the christians.htm<a href="/library/law/the_way_to_divine_knowledge/way-2-71_the_schools_of_this.htm">The Schools of this World are of no Higher a Nature...</a> ... The schools of this world are of no higher a nature, than the markets of this world; and, when rightly used, serve only to the end of this earthly life. ... /.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-2-71 the schools of this.htm<a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/chapter_i_in_jerusalem_when.htm">In Jerusalem when Herod Reigned</a> ... square suburb.' Across the Tyropoeon - westward, rises the Upper City.' If the Lower City and suburb form the business-quarter with its markets bazaars, and ... /.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter i in jerusalem when.htm<a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/some_gospel_truths_opened_according.htm">Some Gospel Truths Opened, According to the Scriptures; Or, the ...</a> ... In fairs, markets, meetings, assizes, and steeple-houses, their voice was heard denouncing evil and exhorting to righteousness. ... /.../the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/some gospel truths opened according.htm<a href="/library/judy/questionable_amusements_and_worthy_substitutes/iii_gambling_card-playing.htm">Gambling, Card-Playing</a> ... It ha become so simple and so common a practice for persons to speculate on the markets that any person with ten dollars, or twenty-five dollars, or a hundred ... /.../questionable amusements and worthy substitutes/iii gambling card-playing.htm<a href="/library/kleiser/the_worlds_great_sermons_volume_8/knox_little__thirst_satisfied.htm">Knox Little -- Thirst Satisfied</a> ... Your sayings and thoughts are quoted throughout the markets of Europe"yes, throughout the markets of other continents; your actions and decisions make the ... /.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/knox little thirst satisfied.htm<a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_2/title_page.htm">History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 2</a> ... corporations: misery of handicraftsmen -- Aspect of the towns: houses, furniture, women in family life -- Festivals; periodic markets, bazaars: commerce by ... /.../history of egypt chaldaea syria babylonia and assyria v 2/title page.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_11_1865/satan_considering_the_saints.htm">Satan Considering the Saints</a> ... He had not to go to markets, and fairs, and trade with his goods to procure food and clothing, for he carried on the processes of agriculture on a very large ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 11 1865/satan considering the saints.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_14_1868/justification_by_faithillustrated_by_abrams.htm">Justification by Faith --Illustrated by Abram's Righteousness</a> ... A merely religious faith may be the choice of men whose heads are softer than their hearts, fitter for cloisters than markets; but the manly faith which God ... /.../justification by faithillustrated by abrams.htm<a href="/library/duff/the_bible_in_its_making/chapter_vii_two_famous_versions.htm">Two Famous Versions of the Scriptures</a> ... At this time Alexandria drew all the merchants of the world to her markets; and her harbour was constantly filled with ships laden with silver, amber, and ... /.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter vii two famous versions.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/m/markets.htm">Markets (11 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Markets (11 Occurrences). ... It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, (KJV DBY WBS). ... /m/markets.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/f/furnished.htm">Furnished (18 Occurrences)</a> ... (See NIV). Ezekiel 27:12 Tarshish dealt with thee by reason of the abundance of all substance; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they furnished thy markets. ... /f/furnished.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/b/buying.htm">Buying (12 Occurrences)</a> ... BUYING ON CREDIT PAYING CASH (MONEY) V. OPEN-AIR MARKETS AND FAIRS I. In the Earliest Periods and among Nomads. ... V. Open-Air Markets and Fairs. ... /b/buying.htm - 23k<a href="/topical/m/marking.htm">Marking (11 Occurrences)</a> /m/marking.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/u/uppermost.htm">Uppermost (11 Occurrences)</a> ... WBS). Luke 11:43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. (KJV WBS). ... /u/uppermost.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/u/uzal.htm">Uzal (3 Occurrences)</a> ... Ezekiel 27:19 Vedan and Javan of Uzal traded in thy markets: wrought iron, cassia, and calamus were in thy traffic. (DBY NAS RSV NIV). ... /u/uzal.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/l/leaks.htm">Leaks (3 Occurrences)</a> ... Ezekiel 27:27 Thy substance, and thy markets, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, they that repair thy leaks, and they that barter with thee, and ... /l/leaks.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/g/greeting.htm">Greeting (19 Occurrences)</a> ... Another word for greeting is aspasmos, "greetings in the markets" (the King James Version Matthew 23:7 Mark 12:38, "salutations"; Luke 11:43, "greetings," Luke ... /g/greeting.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/g/greetings.htm">Greetings (48 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Greetings (48 Occurrences). Matthew 23:7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. (KJV WBS NAS). ... /g/greetings.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/w/whereunto.htm">Whereunto (36 Occurrences)</a> ... Matthew 11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, (KJV ASV). ... /w/whereunto.htm - 17k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/halal-food.html">Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/illuminati-conspiracy.html">What is the Illuminati conspiracy? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/capitalism-Bible.html">What does the Bible say about capitalism? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Markets (11 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">Matthew 11:16</a> But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, (KJV DBY WBS)<a href="/matthew/23-7.htm">Matthew 23:7</a> And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. (KJV WBS)<a href="/luke/11-43.htm">Luke 11:43</a> Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. (KJV WBS)<a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Proverbs 1:20</a> Wisdom is crying out in the street; her voice is loud in the open places; (See RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/27-12.htm">Ezekiel 27:12</a> Tarshish dealt with thee by reason of the abundance of all substance; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they furnished thy markets. (DBY)<a href="/ezekiel/27-14.htm">Ezekiel 27:14</a> They of the house of Togarmah furnished thy markets with horses, and horsemen, and mules. (DBY)<a href="/ezekiel/27-15.htm">Ezekiel 27:15</a> Sons of Dedan 'are' thy merchants, Many isles 'are' the mart of thy hand, Horns of ivory and ebony they sent back thy reward. (See RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/27-16.htm">Ezekiel 27:16</a> Syria dealt with thee for the multitude of thy handiworks: they traded in thy markets with carbuncles, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and corals, and rubies. (DBY)<a href="/ezekiel/27-19.htm">Ezekiel 27:19</a> Vedan and Javan of Uzal traded in thy markets: wrought iron, cassia, and calamus were in thy traffic. (DBY)<a href="/ezekiel/27-22.htm">Ezekiel 27:22</a> The merchants of Sheba and Raamah were thy traffickers: they furnished thy markets with all the choice spices, and with all precious stones and gold. (DBY)<a href="/ezekiel/27-27.htm">Ezekiel 27:27</a> Thy substance, and thy markets, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, they that repair thy leaks, and they that barter with thee, and all thy men of war that are in thee, along with all thine assemblage which is in the midst of thee, shall fall into the heart of the seas in the day of thy fall. 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