Hebrew · H3976, G2218

מֹאזְנֵי

(Only in the dual) a pair of scales · yoke/scales

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מֹאזֵן H3976 (only in the dual) a pair of scales

Pronunciation moznayim

Dual form exclusively; represents balanced weighing as foundational to justice, commerce, and divine judgment in ancient Israel

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ζυγός G2218 yoke/scales

Pronunciation zygós

A yoke symbolizing submission to authority; in NT theology, Christ's yoke represents gracious, liberating discipline.

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What does מֹאזְנֵי (moznei) mean in the Bible?

מֹאזֵן · ζυγός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "balances used for weighing goods in trade".

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What does מֹאזֵן · ζυγός mean in the Bible?

מֹאזֵן · ζυγός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "balances used for weighing goods in trade".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3976, G2218?

H3976, G2218 is connected to 15 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. balances used for weighing goods in trade

Strong's H3976, G2218

Lexical occurrences 15 verses

Source Gloss

balances used for weighing goods in trade

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