G2218Greekzygὸn
ζυγὸν
a coupling, i.e., (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
6
Total Occurrences
5
Books
0
Old Testament
6
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1a yoke
- 2a yoke that is put on draught cattle
- 3metaphorically, used of any burden or bondage
- 4a balance, pair of scales
Etymology & Derivation
from the root of ???????? (to join, especially by a "yoke")