Strong's Lexicon mishqeleth or mishqoleth: Weight, balance, scale Original Word: מִשְׁקֶלֶת or מִשְׁקוֹלֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁקַל (shaqal), meaning "to weigh" or "to balance." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2218 ζυγός (zygos) – yoke, balance, pair of scales - G3358 μέτρον (metron) – measure Usage: The term "mishqeleth" or "mishqoleth" refers to a weight or a balance, often used in the context of measuring or weighing objects. It signifies the concept of fairness, justice, and accuracy in measurement, which is a recurring theme in biblical teachings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, weights and measures were crucial for trade and daily life. Accurate scales were essential for ensuring fair transactions, and the use of just weights was a matter of ethical and religious importance. The Law of Moses emphasized honest scales as a reflection of integrity and righteousness (Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 25:13-16). The use of weights and balances was not only practical but also symbolic of divine justice and equity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of mishqal Definition a leveling instrument, a level NASB Translation level (1), plummet (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִשְׁקֶ֫לֶת], מִשְׁקֹ֫לֶת noun feminine levelling instrument, level (for horizontal accuracy); — absoluteמִשְׁקָ֑לֶת Isaiah 28:17 (figurative of צֶדָקָה;"" קַו); construct קֹ֫לֶת-, figurative, בֵּית אַחְאָב ׳מ 2 Kings 21:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance plummet Or mishqoleth {mish-ko'-leth}; feminine of mishqal or mashqowph; a weight, i.e. A plummet (with line attached) -- plummet. see HEBREW mishqal see HEBREW mashqowph Forms and Transliterations לְמִשְׁקָ֑לֶת למשקלת מִשְׁקֹ֖לֶת משקלת lə·miš·qā·leṯ lemishKalet ləmišqāleṯ miš·qō·leṯ mishKolet mišqōleṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 21:13 HEB: שֹֽׁמְר֔וֹן וְאֶת־ מִשְׁקֹ֖לֶת בֵּ֣ית אַחְאָ֑ב NAS: of Samaria and the plummet of the house KJV: of Samaria, and the plummet of the house INT: the line of Samaria and the plummet of the house of Ahab Isaiah 28:17 2 Occurrences |
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