Strong's Lexicon peles: Balance, scales Original Word: פֶלֶס Word Origin: From the root פָּלַס (palas), which means "to weigh" or "to make level." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2218 ζυγός (zygos) - yoke, pair of scales - G3358 μέτρον (metron) - measure Usage: The Hebrew word "peles" refers to a balance or scales, an instrument used for weighing. In biblical contexts, it often symbolizes fairness, justice, and integrity, as accurate scales are essential for honest trade and judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, as in many ancient cultures, scales were a crucial tool for commerce and trade. They were used to measure goods, ensuring fair transactions. The concept of just weights and measures is deeply embedded in the Hebrew Scriptures, reflecting God's concern for justice and righteousness in economic dealings. Dishonest scales were considered an abomination, as they represented deceit and exploitation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a balance, scale NASB Translation balance (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּ֫לֶס noun [masculine] balance, scale; — literal Proverbs 16:11: figurative Isaiah 40:11 (in both "" מאֹוְנַיִם). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scales, weight From palac; a balance -- scales, weight. see HEBREW palac Forms and Transliterations בַּפֶּ֙לֶס֙ בפלס פֶּ֤לֶס ׀ פלס bap·pe·les bappeles pe·les pelesLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 16:11 HEB: פֶּ֤לֶס ׀ וּמֹאזְנֵ֣י מִ֭שְׁפָּט NAS: A just balance and scales KJV: A just weight and balance INT: balance and scales A just Isaiah 40:12 2 Occurrences |
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