Strong's Lexicon mozen: Balance, scales Original Word: מֹאזֵן Word Origin: Derived from the root אָזַן (azan), which means "to weigh" or "to balance." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2218, ζυγός (zygos), which also refers to a yoke or a pair of scales. In the New Testament, ζυγός is used metaphorically to describe burdens or obligations, as well as the concept of balance and fairness in relationships and spiritual matters. Usage: The term מֹאזֵן is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a balance or scales, typically in the context of weighing goods or ensuring fair trade. It is often associated with justice and fairness, as accurate scales are symbolic of honest dealings. Context: The Hebrew word מֹאזֵן (mozen) appears in several Old Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of justice and integrity in commerce and daily life. In ancient Israel, scales were a common tool used in the marketplace to weigh goods, ensuring that transactions were conducted fairly. The use of accurate scales was a reflection of one's righteousness and adherence to God's laws. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azan Definition balances, scales NASB Translation balance (1), balances (5), scale (1), scales (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מאזן] noun [masculine] dual balances, scales (Arabic  , Aramaic (Nasar.)  ) — מאֹזְנַיִם (נָֿ֑יִם) Isaiah 40:15 4t.; construct מאֹזְנֵי Leviticus 19:36 9t. — balances, for weighing money Jeremiah 32:10 ׳וָאֶשְׁקֹל הַכֶּסֶף בְּמ; hair Ezekiel 5:1 (מִשְׁקָל ׳מ); ׳שַׁחַק מ) Isaiah 40:15 dust of bal., simile of insignificance of nations before ׳י; figurative, calamity Job 6:2; men Psalm 62:10; hills Isaiah 40:12 (שָׁקַל בַּמֶּלֶס ׳הָרִים וּגְבָעוֺת בְּמ); צֶדֶק ׳א Leviticus 19:36 ("" ׳אַבְנֵיצֿ, ׳אֵיפַת צ, ׳הִין צ), Ezekiel 45:10 ("" ׳אֵיפַתצֿ, ׳בַּתצֿ) compare Proverbs 16:11 (מִשְׁמָּט ׳מֶּלֶס וּמ); figurative Job 31:6 ׳יִשְׁקְלֵנִי בְּמ צֶדֶק; opposed to מִרְמָה ׳מ Proverbs 11:1 ("" אֶבֶן שְׁלֵמָה); Proverbs 20:23 ("" אֶבֶן וָאָ֑בֶן) Amos 8:5 ("" לְהַקְטִין אֵיפָה וּלְהַגְדִּיל שֶׁקֶל) Hosea 12:8; רֶשַׁע ׳מ Micah 6:11 ("" אַבְנֵי מִרְמָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a pair of scales From 'azan; (only in the dual) a pair of scales: see HEBREW 'azan Forms and Transliterations בְּֽמֹאזְנַ֥יִם בְּמֹ֣אזְנֵי בְּמֹאזְנַ֥יִם בְּמֹאזְנָֽיִם׃ בְמֹאזְנֵי־ במאזני במאזני־ במאזנים במאזנים׃ וּמֹאזְנֵ֖י וּמֹאזְנֵ֣י ומאזני מֹ֧אזְנֵי מֹֽאזְנֵי־ מֹאזְנֵ֣י מֹאזְנֵ֥י מֹאזְנַ֖יִם מאזני מאזני־ מאזנים bə·mō·zə·na·yim bə·mō·zə·nā·yim bə·mō·zə·nê ḇə·mō·zə·nê- bemozeNayim bəmōzənayim bəmōzənāyim bəmōzənê ḇəmōzənê- beMozenei mō·zə·na·yim mō·zə·nê mō·zə·nê- mōzənayim mōzənê mōzənê- mozenei mozNayim Moznei ū·mō·zə·nê ūmōzənê umozNei vemozeneiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:36 HEB: מֹ֧אזְנֵי צֶ֣דֶק אַבְנֵי־ NAS: just balances, just KJV: Just balances, just weights, INT: balances just weights Job 6:2 Job 31:6 Psalm 62:9 Proverbs 11:1 Proverbs 16:11 Proverbs 20:23 Isaiah 40:12 Isaiah 40:15 Jeremiah 32:10 Ezekiel 5:1 Ezekiel 45:10 Hosea 12:7 Amos 8:5 Micah 6:11 15 Occurrences |
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