וּ/מֹאזְנֵ֣י
𐤅/𐤌𐤀𐤆𐤍𐤉
môʼzên
and 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.
Proverbs 16:11 · Word #2
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 HC/Ncmdc
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 | and scales |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3976-05
and weighing-scales of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine dual noun in construct state with prefixed conjunction ו ("and"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to weigh/balance" and refers to the two-pan weighing instrument; "scales" naturally reflects the dual form. The construct state is preserved by "of," and the prefixed conjunction is rendered as "and." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and weighing-scales of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately renders וּ/מֹאזְנֵ֣י as 'and weighing-scales of', consistent with the dual form and context. No change needed. |