Weights

Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary — Ex 30:24.

Sometimes regulated by the king’s standard — 2Sa 14:26.

Were frequently used in scales or balances — Job 31:6; Isa 40:12.

Mentioned in scripture

Gerah. — Ex 30:13; Eze 45:12.

Bekah or half shekel. — Ge 24:22.

Shekel. — Ex 30:13; Eze 45:12.

Dram. — Ne 7:70,71.

Maneh or pound. — Ne 7:71; Eze 45:12.

Talent. — 2Sa 12:30; Re 16:21.

Value of money estimated according to — Ge 23:16; 43:21; Jer 32:9.

All metals were given by — Ex 37:24; 1Ch 28:14.

Provisions were sold by, in times of scarcity — Le 26:26; Eze 4:10,16.

The Jews

Forbidden to have various. — De 25:13,14.

Forbidden to have unjust. — Le 19:35,36.

Frequently used unjust. — Mic 6:11.

Illustrative

Of sins. — Heb 12:1.

Of the restraints put on the elements. — Job 28:25.

(Heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints. — 2Co 4:17.