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tried in the bal·ance and found want·ing
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Etymology and Origins
Tried in the Balance and Found Wanting
An expression founded on the belief of the ancient Egyptians that the souls of men were weighed after death.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tried in the balance and found wanting in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tried in the balance and found wanting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- ניסו במאזן ומצאו חסריםHebrew
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