What does מֹאזֵן · מִרְמָה mean in the Bible?
מֹאזֵן · מִרְמָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "(only in the dual) a pair of scales".
Hebrew · H3976, H4820
מֹאזֵן
(Only in the dual) a pair of scales · fraud
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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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מִרְמָה H4820 fraud
Pronunciation mirmah
Deception that conceals true intent; often used of false speech or hidden treachery against covenant relationships
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What does מֹאזֵן (moznei mirmah) mean in the Bible?
מֹאזֵן · מִרְמָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "(only in the dual) a pair of scales".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3976, H4820?
H3976, H4820 is connected to 54 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. (only in the dual) a pair of scales
Source Gloss
(only in the dual) a pair of scales
Extended definition
balances.
Grammatical Forms
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Sampled Scripture Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
fraudulent or deceptive weighing instruments
Word Origins
מֹאזֵן is built from this root:
אָזַן H239
Why This Word Matters
The phrase symbolizes dishonest practices in trade and commerce. Proverbs 11:1
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain