ζυγός
zygós
“a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)”
6 occurrencesNew TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
also spelled ζυγόν, ου, τό (n-2c), pr. a cross bar or band; a yoke; met. a yoke of servile condition, 1 Tim. 6:1; a yoke of service or obligation, Mt. 11:29, 30; Acts 15:10; Gal. 5:1; the beam of a balance; a balance, Rev. 6:5*
Translated in KJV as
pair of balancesyoke
Etymology
from the root of (to join, especially by a "yoke");
Chain Links
Walk this word's occurrences one verse at a time. Use ← / → or j / k to jump to adjacent occurrences.