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ἑτεροζυγέω G2086

G2086 is the Greek word ἑτεροζυγέω, transliterated heterozygéō. The King James Version most often renders it unequally yoked together.

Word: ἑτεροζυγέωTransliteration: heterozygéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to yoke up differently, i.e. (figuratively) to associate discordantly.

Where it comes from

from a compound of G2087 (ἕτερος) and G2218 (ζυγός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

unequally yoked together 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: unequally yoke together with.

Verses using ἑτεροζυγέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 6:14 · KJV

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

Common questions

What does Strong's G2086 mean?

G2086 is the Greek word ἑτεροζυγέω (heterozygéō), meaning to yoke up differently, i.e. (figuratively) to associate discordantly.

How is G2086 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it unequally yoked together (1 time).

How many times does G2086 appear in the Bible?

ἑτεροζυγέω (heterozygéō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2086 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G2087 (ἕτερος) and G2218 (ζυγός).

Nearby entries

G2083 · ἑταῖρος — a comrade G2084 · ἑτερόγλωσσος — other- tongued, i.e. a foreigner G2085 · ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω — to instruct differently G2087 · ἕτερος — (an-, the) other or different G2088 · ἑτέρως — differently G2089 · ἔτι — "yet," still (of time or degree)

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