ζυγός
zugosNoun (Masculine)G2218
yoke/scales
From: from the root of (to join, especially by a "yoke");
Short Definition
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
Full Lexicon Entry
-οῦ, ὁ (ζεύγνυμι)
1.a yoke; metaphorically, of bondage or submission to authority
2.a balance
LXX Usage: for עֹל, מֹאזֵן, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
6 timesAppears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
2
1 Timothy
1
Acts
1
Galatians
1
Revelation
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 6:1
- Acts 15:10
- Galatians 5:1
- Matthew 11:29
- Matthew 11:30
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