Strong’s G2218
ζυγός
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
zugos
Pronunciation
dzoo-gos'
Definition
Yoke
Meaning
a yoke; hence met: (a Jewish idea) of a heavy burden, comparable to the heavy yokes resting on the bullocks' necks; a balance, pair of scales.
Usage
The term "zugos" primarily refers to a yoke, a wooden beam used to join two animals, usually oxen, for the purpose of pulling a load or plowing a field. In a broader sense, it symbolizes servitude, burden, or bondage. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the obligations or burdens placed upon individuals, whether by religious law, societal expectations, or spiritual commitments.
Bible references
Matthew 11:29;Matthew 11:30;Acts 15:10;Galatians 5:1;1 Timothy 6:1;Revelation 6:5