Indicators Of Justice

ה' באייר תשס"ז

Parashat Kedoshim (Vayikra 19:36) instructs us to have correct scales (balances), correct weights, correct dry measures (ephah) and correct liquid measures (hin). Let's focus a bit closer on the the four words describing those things which must be "correct".

Focus, Special Creation Tool, Purpose, Sufficiency

Scales. The Hebrew word translated as scales is מאזני from the shoresh אזן meaning to "ponder", "absorb and weigh impressions", "weighing focused ideas", "ear", "inclining the ear to hear" and "balanced instrument". We are to have proper focus.

Weights. The Hebrew word translated as weights is אבני from the shoresh אבן meaning "create by using a special tool", "stone", "weight", "scale", "threshold of the womb" and "potter's disc that forms a utensil". We are to have a special creation tool formed at the threshold of the womb. For example, one who remembers coming into existence at the threshold of the womb qualifies as this kind of special creation tool.

Dry measures. The Hebrew word translated as dry measures is איפת from the sha'ar אף and the primary shoresh אפן meaning to "create purposefully", "circular stone wheel" and "purpose". We must be aligned with our purpose for creation; reishit.

Liquid measures. The Hebrew word translated as liquid measures is והין from the primary shoresh הון meaning "acquire sufficient means", "enough" and "sufficient". A human being having been focused as a special tool of creation into being formed at the threshold of the womb with purpose is sufficient to do it. To do what? To completely fulfill his or her purpose for being.

Reference:

Etymological Dictionary Of Biblical Hebrew, R' Matityahu Clark

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