ζυγός (zygós) — Pair of Balances
Greek word study: ζυγός (zygós), Strong's G2218. a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
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a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
KJV translation words: pair of balances, yoke
Strong's G2218 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:29 and last appears in Revelation 6:5.
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Verses (all 6)
- Matthew 11:29 — ζυγόν — yoke
- Matthew 11:30 — ζυγός — yoke
- Acts 15:10 — ζυγὸν — a yoke
- Galatians 5:1 — ζυγῷ — in a yoke
- 1 Timothy 6:1 — ζυγὸν — a yoke
- Revelation 6:5 — ζυγὸν — a pair of scales
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2086 ἑτεροζυγέω (heterozygéō), G2201 ζεῦγος (zeûgos), G2202 ζευκτηρία (zeuktēría), G2223 ζώνη (zṓnē), G5268 ὑποζύγιον (hypozýgion).
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What does zygós (G2218) mean?
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 KJV?
The KJV translates G2218 as: pair of balances, yoke.
How often does ζυγός (zygós) appear?
Strong's G2218 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:29 and last appears in Revelation 6:5.
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