Leviticus 19:36Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

The Lawgiver diligently sought to align measures and weights with the principles of justice, and justly so; for a heart rooted in righteous and loving justice assesses the essence of things in a distinct manner, scrutinizing equality with a depth and precision unparalleled by those who test a coin using scales. He seemingly dispenses to each item examined that which is most appropriate for it, maintaining the integrity of true equality without allowing excess to mar it, nor permitting deficiency to alter its fullness. Therefore, it states, “the measures... and the scales are righteous and the measure is righteous.” These can be understood as figurative representations that illustrate the methods through which we may explore true equality, uncovering the essence of justice to us.