פֶּ֤לֶס
𐤐𐤋𐤎
peleç
just balance
Apparatus for measuring or determining weight, specifically a balance or set of scales used for weighing. The term refers to the physical instrument (beam-balance or scales) employed in commercial and judicial settings to determine just measure or fairness, especially in the context of market transactions and justice. Sometimes used metaphorically for evaluation or assessment.
Proverbs 16:11 · Word #1
Lexicon H6425
| Lemma | פֶּלֶס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤋𐤎 |
| Transliteration | peleç |
| Strong's | H6425 |
| Definition | Apparatus for measuring or determining weight, specifically a balance or set of scales used for weighing. The term refers to the physical instrument (beam-balance or scales) employed in commercial and judicial settings to determine just measure or fairness, especially in the context of market transactions and justice. Sometimes used metaphorically for evaluation or assessment. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | just balance |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6425-02
weighing balance
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root פלס meaning "to level or weigh," and denotes the physical instrument used to make things even in weight. "Weighing balance" preserves the root idea of leveling while reflecting the singular masculine noun form. |
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