Balance - Biblical Meaning of balance in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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occurs in Lev. 19:36 and Isa. 46:6, as the rendering of the Hebrew "kanch'", which properly means "a reed" or "a cane," then a rod or beam of a balance. This same word is translated "measuring reed" in Ezek. 40:3,5; 42:16-18. There is another Hebrew word, "mozena'yim", i.e., "two poisers", also so rendered (Dan. 5:27). The balances as represented on the most ancient Egyptian monuments resemble those now in use. A "pair of balances" is a symbol of justice and fair dealing (Job 31:6; Ps. 62:9; Prov. 11:1). The expression denotes great want and scarcity in Rev. 6:5. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'balance' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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