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ζυγός
Transliteration
zugos;
Pronunciation
dzoo-gos'
Parts of Speech
n m
Root Word (Etymology)
from the root of zeugnumi (to join, especially by a "yoke")
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 2:896
KJV Translation Count — 6x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: yoke (5), pair of balances (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. a yoke
a. a yoke that is put on draught cattle
b. metaph., used of any burden or bondage
1. as that of slavery
2. of troublesome laws imposed on one, esp. of the Mosaic law, hence the name is so transferred to the commands of Christ as to contrast them with the commands of the Pharisees which were a veritable 'yoke'; yet even Christ's commands must be submitted to, though easier to be kept
2. a balance, pair of scales
Strong's Definitions
dzoo-gos'; from the root of ζεύγνυμι (to join, especially by a "yoke"); a coupling, i.e. (figurative) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literal) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales): — pair of balances, yoke.
Concordance Results Using KJV
Take my G2218 upon you, and learn G2218 me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a G2218 upon the neck G2218 the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the G2218 G2218 bondage.
Let as many servants as are under the G2218 count their own masters worthy G2218 all honour, that the name G2218 God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a G2218 G2218 G2218 in his hand.