וּ/מֹאזְנֵ֖י
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 20:23 · Word #5
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 scales of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Weighing-scales of' in P1 redundantly renders both the object and its purpose. 'Scales of' accurately represents the construct and context, denoting scales (balances) pertaining to deception. This matches typical use in the OT for dishonest commerce. |