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ὑποζύγιον G5268
G5268 is the Greek word ὑποζύγιον, transliterated hypozýgion. The King James Version most often renders it ass.
What it means
an animal under the yoke (draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey.
Where it comes from
neuter of a compound of G5259 (ὑπό) and G2218 (ζυγός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ass.
Verses using ὑποζύγιον
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
2 Peter 2:16 · KJV
But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5268 mean?
G5268 is the Greek word ὑποζύγιον (hypozýgion), meaning an animal under the yoke (draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey.
How is G5268 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ass (1 time).
How many times does G5268 appear in the Bible?
ὑποζύγιον (hypozýgion) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5268 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a compound of G5259 (ὑπό) and G2218 (ζυγός).
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