Lexicon mozanya: Scales, Balances Original Word: מֹאזֵן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance balances (Aramaic) corresponding to mo'zen -- balances. see HEBREW mo'zen NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to mozen Definition a scale, balance NASB Translation scales (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מאֹזַנְיָא (Baer Gi Str) noun masculine emphatic scale, balance (compare also Mandean מוזאניא NöM 148, Egyptian Aramaic מוזנא S-CG 24, Christian-Palestinian Aramaic  SchulthLex. 5 NöBSW 56 JacobZAW xxil (1902), 90); — Daniel 5:27 (van d. H. dual emphatic מאֹזְנַיָּא, see K§ 51, 1, Anm. M33*). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָזַן (azan), meaning "to weigh" or "to balance."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2218: ζυγός (zygos) • meaning "yoke" or "balance," often used metaphorically in the New Testament to denote burdens or obligations. Usage: The term מֹאזֵן is used in the context of weighing and measuring, often symbolizing fairness, justice, and balance. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. Context: The word מֹאזֵן (mozen) is an Aramaic term found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It refers to a pair of scales, an essential tool in ancient commerce and trade, used to measure weight and ensure fair transactions. The concept of scales is often associated with justice and equity, as accurate measurements were crucial for maintaining honesty in trade. In the biblical context, scales symbolize divine justice and the moral balance that God requires from His people. The use of scales in scripture often serves as a metaphor for God's judgment, where actions and intentions are weighed and assessed. Forms and Transliterations בְמֹֽאזַנְיָ֖א במאזניא ḇə·mō·zan·yā ḇəmōzanyā vemozanYaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:27 HEB: תְּקֵ֑ל תְּקִ֥ילְתָּה בְמֹֽאזַנְיָ֖א וְהִשְׁתְּכַ֥חַתְּ חַסִּֽיר׃ NAS: you have been weighed on the scales and found KJV: Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found INT: TEKEL weighed the scales and found deficient 1 Occurrence |
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