Ezekiel 45:11

Verse

The 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain the tenth part of a homer, and the ephah the tenth part of a homer: the measure thereof shall be after the homer.

Bible in Basic English

The ephah and the bath are to be of the same measure, so that the bath is equal to a tenth of a homer, and the ephah to a tenth of a homer: the unit of measure is to be a homer.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The ephi and the bate shall be equal, and of one measure: that the bate may contain the tenth part of a core, and the ephi the tenth part of a core: their weight shall be equal according to the measure of a core.

Free Bible Version

The ephah and the bath shall be the same quantity of volume. The bath will be equivalent to a tenth of a homer, and the ephah will also be equivalent to a tenth of a homer. The homer is to be the fundamental measurement.

King James (Authorized) Version

The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain the tenth part of an homer, and the ephah the tenth part of an homer: the measure thereof shall be after the homer.

Translation for Translators

The baskets for measuring dry things and containers for measuring liquids must be the same size; each must hold 175 quarts/liters.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The ephah and the bath will be the same amount, so that a bath will be a tenth of a homer; the ephah will be a tenth of a homer. Their measure will be corresponding to the homer.

Noah Webster Bible

The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain the tenth part of a homer, and the ephah the tenth part of a homer: the measure of it shall be after the homer.

World English Bible

The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain one tenth of a homer, and the ephah one tenth of a homer. Its measure shall be the same as the homer.

Young's Literal Translation

The ephah and the bath is of one measure, for the bath to bear a tenth of the homer, and the ephah a tenth of the homer: according to the homer is its measurement.

Context

Honest Scales

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.

Summary

This verse addresses the issue of fairness and justice in weights and measures, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in all dealings. It highlights God's concern for righteousness in economic transactions, condemning dishonest practices that exploit others. The verse underscores the need for individuals to act justly and treat others fairly, reflecting God's character of truth and equity. By upholding integrity in business and daily interactions, believers honor God and promote a society built on righteousness and trust.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure,.... The one held as much of dry things as the other of liquor; which, according to Bishop Cumberland, were seven wine gallons, four pints, and a little more: that the bath may contain the tenth part of an homer, and the ephah the tenth part of an homer; this "homer" must be carefully distinguished from another measure, called "omer", written without an "h", which was but the tenth part of an "ephah", Exo 16:36, the measure thereof shall be after the homer: "as the homer was", so should the ephah and bath be, just the tenth part of it.