בְּ/מֹ֣אזְנֵי
𐤁/𐤌𐤀𐤆𐤍𐤉
môʼzên
with 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.
Micah 6:11 · 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 HR/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 | with scales |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3976-02
in weighing-scales of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ + masculine dual noun in construct state (מֹאזְנֵי); dual form reflects the two-pan instrument. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root אזן (“to weigh, balance”) and appears in the masculine dual construct form, indicating a pair of balance-pans. The prefixed בְּ adds the sense "in/with," and the construct state requires "of," preserving its relational form. |
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