G2218: ζυγός
zygós · “yoke/scales”
Definition
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
KJV translates it as: pair of balances, yoke
Word origin: from the root of (to join, especially by a "yoke");
Extended definition
(ζεύγνυμι), [in LXX for עֹל, מֹאזֵן, etc. ;]
1. a yoke; metaphorically, of bondage or submission to authority: Mat.11:29-30, Act.15:10, Gal.5:1, 1Ti.6:1.
2. a balance: Rev.6:5 (of. Isa.40:12, al.).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2218 is translated
- yoke ×2
- a yoke ×2
- in a yoke ×1
- a pair of scales ×1
Bible verses with G2218 (zygós)
Zygós appears in 6 verses.
- Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
- Matthew 11:30
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
- Acts 15:10
Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
- Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
- 1 Timothy 6:1
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
- Revelation 6:5
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 pair of balances in his hand.