מֹאזְנַ֖יִם
𐤌𐤀𐤆𐤍𐤉𐤌
môʼzên
on the scales
A weighing instrument; specifically, a device for determining the weight of items by balancing them against standardized weights. Most commonly appears as a dual form (indicating two-pans), referring to a pair of scales or balances. In biblical usage, denotes not only the physical object but also serves as a symbol of justice, equity, commercial integrity, and fairness in transactions.
Isaiah 40:15 · Word #6
Lexicon H3976
| Lemma | מֹאזֵן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤀𐤆𐤍 |
| Transliteration | môʼzên |
| Strong's | H3976 |
| Definition | A weighing instrument; specifically, a device for determining the weight of items by balancing them against standardized weights. Most commonly appears as a dual form (indicating two-pans), referring to a pair of scales or balances. In biblical usage, denotes not only the physical object but also serves as a symbol of justice, equity, commercial integrity, and fairness in transactions. |
Morphology HNcmda
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | on the scales |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3976-03
pair of balance-scales
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, dual, absolute state; instrument noun formed from אזן, typically occurring in dual to denote the two pans of a weighing device. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root אזן (“to weigh, balance”) and appears in the masculine dual form, indicating the two-pan instrument used for weighing. "Pair of balance-scales" preserves both the root idea of balancing and the dual morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
pair of balance-scales
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'pair of balance-scales' authentically represents the dual aspect in מֹאזְנַיִם per the SILEX definition. No adjustment necessary. |