Commerce(barter, merchandise, passenger, trade)
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Summary
Trade and business activity, conducted in biblical times by caravans and ships, regulated by laws requiring just weights and honest dealing.
☩Laws Governing Trade
God's law required just balances and weights in commercial dealings. Fraud and oppression in business were condemned. The prophets denounced dishonest merchants who used false balances to cheat the poor.
Key verses:Leviticus 19:36-37Leviticus 25:14-17Deuteronomy 25:13-16Amos 8:5-6
☩Methods of Trade
Commerce was conducted by caravans traveling established routes (Joseph was sold to such traders) and by ships sailing to distant ports. Solomon's trading ventures brought great wealth through maritime commerce with Tarshish and Ophir.
Key verses:Genesis 37:25-281 Kings 9:27-281 Kings 10:22Ezekiel 27:1-36
