Strong's Lexicon mozanya: Scales, Balances Original Word: מֹאזֵן Word Origin: Derived from the root אוזן (azan), meaning "to weigh" or "to balance." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and New Testament for scales or balances is ζυγός (zygos), Strong's Greek 2218. This term appears in contexts discussing fairness and judgment, such as in Revelation 6:5, where a pair of scales is used symbolically. Usage: The term "mozanya" refers to scales or balances used for weighing. In biblical times, accurate scales were essential for trade and commerce, ensuring fair transactions. The concept of balance also extends metaphorically to justice and righteousness, as fair measures were seen as a reflection of moral integrity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, scales were a common tool in marketplaces and were crucial for maintaining economic fairness. The Law of Moses emphasized honest weights and measures, reflecting God's concern for justice and equity (Leviticus 19:35-36). Dishonest scales were condemned as an abomination (Proverbs 11:1), highlighting the importance of integrity in business practices. 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*). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance balances (Aramaic) corresponding to mo'zen -- balances. see HEBREW mo'zen 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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