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ζυγός G2218
G2218 is the Greek word ζυγός, transliterated zygós. The King James Version most often renders it yoke.
What it means
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales).
Where it comes from
from the root of (to join, especially by a "yoke").
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: pair of balances, yoke.
Verses using ζυγός
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:29 · KJV
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 · KJV
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Acts 15:10 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2218 mean?
G2218 is the Greek word ζυγός (zygós), meaning a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales).
How is G2218 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it yoke (5 times), pair of balances (1 time).
How many times does G2218 appear in the Bible?
ζυγός (zygós) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2218 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the root of (to join, especially by a "yoke").
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