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Smith's Bible Dictionary
Balances
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Reference to balances is found in (Leviticus 19:36 ) They were in common use, gold and silver being paid out and received by weight. Reference is also made in (Micah 6:11 ; Hosea 12:7 ) to the dishonest practice of buying by heavier and selling by lighter weights.
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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Balances'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/sbd/b/balances.html. 1901.