The term "weigheth" is an archaic form of the verb "weigh," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often symbolizing judgment, evaluation, or discernment. In the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of weighing is frequently associated with God's righteous judgment and the moral evaluation of human actions and hearts.

Biblical Usage and Symbolism

1. Divine Judgment and Justice: The act of weighing is often used metaphorically to describe God's perfect justice and His ability to evaluate the hearts and actions of individuals. In Proverbs 16:2 , it is written, "All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed by the LORD." This verse highlights the divine ability to discern true intentions, beyond outward appearances.

2. Human Accountability: The imagery of weighing is also used to remind humans of their accountability before God. In Daniel 5:27 , during the interpretation of the writing on the wall, Daniel tells King Belshazzar, "TEKEL: You have been weighed on the scales and found deficient." This serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of failing to meet God's standards.

3. Moral and Ethical Evaluation: Weighing is a metaphor for moral and ethical evaluation. In Job 31:6 , Job declares, "let God weigh me with honest scales, and He will know my integrity." Here, Job expresses his confidence in his righteousness and invites divine scrutiny, trusting in God's fair judgment.

4. Wisdom and Discernment: The concept of weighing is also linked to wisdom and discernment. Proverbs 21:2 states, "All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart." This emphasizes the importance of seeking divine wisdom and understanding, as human judgment is often flawed.

Theological Implications

The use of "weigheth" in Scripture underscores the belief in God's omniscience and His role as the ultimate judge. It reflects the understanding that while humans may judge based on external factors, God evaluates the heart and intentions. This serves as a call for believers to live with integrity and to seek God's guidance in their moral and ethical decisions.

Practical Application

For believers, the concept of God weighing the heart encourages a life of introspection and humility. It is a reminder to align one's actions with God's will and to seek His wisdom in all matters. The assurance that God weighs with perfect justice provides comfort and motivation to pursue righteousness, knowing that He sees beyond human limitations and biases.

What I Think of Myself and what God Thinks of Me
... THINKS OF ME. 'All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the
Lord weigheth the spirits.'"Proverbs 16:2. 'All the ways ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/what i think of myself.htm

That the Sin is Caused not by the Flesh, but by the Soul, and that ...
... For "the corruptible body, indeed, weigheth down the soul." [646] Whence, too, the
apostle, speaking of this corruptible body, of which he had shortly before ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 3 that the sin is.htm

Unsound Spiritual Trading
... CH Spurgeon. "All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the
Lord weigheth the spirits."""Proverbs 16:2. During the ...
/.../spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/unsound spiritual trading.htm

That, Therefore, the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit...
... forasmuch as now, in this corruption and mortality, when as yet "the corruptible
body weigheth down the soul;" [1879] and, what the Apostle saith, "the body is ...
/.../augustine/on continence/section 21 that therefore the.htm

That a Man Should Weigh Each Thought and Each Stirring after that ...
... For one thing I tell thee; that who weigheth not, or setteth little by, the first
thought"yea, although it be no sin unto him"that he, whosoever that he be ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the eleventh chapter.htm

That the Desires of the Heart are to be Examined and Governed
... well content with whatsoever I shall ordain; but if any pursuit of thine own lieth
hidden within thee, behold it is this which hindereth and weigheth thee down ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xi that the desires.htm

Of Compunction of Heart
... It is wonderful that any man can ever rejoice heartily in this life who considereth
and weigheth his banishment, and the manifold dangers which beset his soul. ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xxi of compunction of.htm

Of Bearing Injuries, and who Shall be Approved as Truly Patient
... Foolish is such a thought as this, for it considereth not the virtue of patience,
nor by whom that virtue is to be crowned, but it rather weigheth persons and ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter xix of bearing injuries.htm

Psalm XXXVI.
... flesh cannot; as saith the Scripture [811] in a certain place, "For the corruptible
body presseth down the soul, and the earthly tabernacle weigheth down the ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm xxxvi.htm

Daleth.
... The body itself also, because it is of the earth, is reasonably understood by the
word pavement; since, because it is still corruptible and weigheth down the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/daleth.htm

Weigheth (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Weigheth (5 Occurrences). ... (YLT). Job 28:25 To make the
weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure. (KJV WBS). ...
/w/weigheth.htm - 7k

Weighed (44 Occurrences)
... They are together lighter than a breath. (See NIV). Proverbs 16:2 All the ways of
a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. (See NIV). ...
/w/weighed.htm - 20k

Weighing (39 Occurrences)

/w/weighing.htm - 17k

Goings (42 Occurrences)
... 5:21, "He pondereth all his goings," is in the Revised Version (British and American)
"He maketh level all his paths," in "weigheth carefully"; conversely, in ...
/g/goings.htm - 22k

Going (2561 Occurrences)
... 5:21, "He pondereth all his goings," is in the Revised Version (British and American)
"He maketh level all his paths," in "weigheth carefully"; conversely, in ...
/g/going.htm - 10k

Winds (35 Occurrences)
... whole land of Cush. (See NIV). Job 28:25 To make the weight for the winds;
and he weigheth the waters by measure. (KJV WBS). Job 37:9 ...
/w/winds.htm - 18k

Rendereth (4 Occurrences)
... to us. (DBY). Proverbs 24:12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not, will
not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And he that ...
/r/rendereth.htm - 7k

Mind (615 Occurrences)
... Thus we read in The Wisdom of Solomon 9:15, "For the corruptible body (soma) presseth
down the soul (psuche) and the earthly tabernacle weigheth down the mind ...
/m/mind.htm - 43k

Preserveth (15 Occurrences)
... soul. (KJV JPS ASV WBS). Proverbs 24:12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it
not, will not he that weigheth the hearts consider it? And ...
/p/preserveth.htm - 10k

Passing (177 Occurrences)
... Genesis 23:16 And Abraham hearkeneth unto Ephron, and Abraham weigheth to Ephron
the silver which he hath spoken of in the ears of the sons of Heth, four ...
/p/passing.htm - 36k

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