New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Weights

• Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary Ex. 30:24
• Sometimes regulated by the king's standard 2 Sam. 14:26
• Were frequently used in scales or balances Job 31:6; Isa. 40:12
• Mentioned in scripture
  • Gerah Ex. 30:13; Ezek. 45:12
  • Bekah or half shekel Gen. 24:22
  • Shekel Ex. 30:13; Ezek. 45:12
  • Dram Neh. 7:70, 71
  • Maneh or pound Neh. 7:71; Ezek. 45:12
  • Talent 2 Sam. 12:30; Rev. 16:21
• Value of money estimated according to Gen. 23:16, 43:21; Jer. 32:9
• All metals were given by Ex. 37:24; 1 Chr. 28:14
• Provisions were sold by, in times of scarcity Lev. 26:26; Ezek. 4:10, 16
• The Jews
  • Forbidden to have various Dt. 25:13, 14
  • Forbidden to have unjust Lev. 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 2 Cor. 4:17