The Definition of the word Balance

Balance

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.