Deuteronomy 25:16 Meaning and Explanation
“For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →All who cheat are an abomination to God.
The Context of Deuteronomy 25:16
The moral and spiritual weight of fraud.
What Does Deuteronomy 25:16 Mean?
The law sweeps from the specific case (diverse weights and measures) to the general principle: 'all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously.' Everyone who cuts corners, fudges the numbers, or builds fraud into their system is grouped with those caught with two weights. The practice reveals the heart.
An 'abomination' was something fundamentally repugnant to God—not merely a mistake or a minor wrong, but a perversion of the order He established. To be an abomination was to be set apart as unfit, as an offense to the Divine character. Dishonesty in trade was not a small sin; it was a fundamental violation of the moral order.
Deuteronomy 25:16 in the Original Language
toevah (תּוֹעֵבַה), 'abomination' — that which is detestable or abhorrent to God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 25:16
What does Deuteronomy 25:16 mean?
All who cheat are an abomination to God.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 25:16?
The moral and spiritual weight of fraud.