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 (Ezekiel 40:3,5; 42:16-18) There is another Hebrew word, mozena'yim, i.e., "two poisers", also so rendered (Daniel 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; Psalms 62:9; Proverbs 11:1) The expression denotes great want and scarcity in (Revelation 6:5)