Strong's Greek Concordance

G2201: ζεῦγος

zeûgos · “a yoke/pair”

Definition

a couple, i.e. a team (of oxen yoked together) or brace (of birds tied together)

KJV translates it as: yoke, pair

Word origin: from the same as G2218 (ζυγός);

Extended definition

ζεῦγος, -εος (-ους), τό
(ζεύγνυμι, to yoke), [in LXX chiefly for צֶמֶד, Jdg.19:3, al. ;]
1. a yoke of beasts: Luk.14:19.
2. a pair of any­thing, Luk.2:24 (LXX).†
(AS)

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How G2201 is translated

  • a pair ×1
  • yoke ×1

Bible verses with G2201 (zeûgos)

Zeûgos appears in 2 verses.

  • Luke 2:24

    And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

  • Luke 14:19

    And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

Words derived from G2201