מֹאזֵן
(Only in the dual) a pair of scales · fraud
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מֹאזֵן H3976 (only in the dual) a pair of scales
מִרְמָה H4820 fraud
What does מֹאזֵן (moznei mirmah) mean in the Bible?
מֹאזֵן · מִרְמָה is a Hebrew word meaning "(only in the dual) a pair of scales". balances. The phrase symbolizes dishonest practices in trade and commerce.
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Meaning
balances.
Why This Word Matters
The phrase symbolizes dishonest practices in trade and commerce. Proverbs 11:1
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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