מֹ֧אזְנֵי
𐤌𐤀𐤆𐤍𐤉
môʼzên
just balances
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.
Leviticus 19:36 · Word #1
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 HNcmdc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | just balances |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3976-04
pair of scales of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine common noun; dual number; construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root אזן (“to weigh, balance”) and denotes the instrument used for weighing. The dual form reflects the two-pan design of ancient balances, and the construct state requires the rendering "of" to link it to a following noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
pair of scales of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately conveys the dual form (pair) and meaning of balances; fitting for the context of weights and measures. |