Greek · G2201 · unreviewed

ζεῦγος

A yoke/pair

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ζεῦγος G2201
Pronunciation zeûgos

What does ζεῦγος (zeûgos) mean in the Bible?

ζεῦγος (zeûgos) is a Greek word meaning "a yoke/pair". ζεῦγος, -εος (-ους), τό (ζεύγνυμι, to yoke), [in LXX chiefly for צֶמֶד, Jdg.

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Meaning

a yoke/pair
Extended definition

(ζεύγνυμι, to yoke), [in LXX chiefly for צֶמֶד, Jdg.19:3, al. ;]

1a yoke of beasts: Luk.14:19.
2a pair of any­thing, Luk.2:24 (LXX).
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Neuter Luke 2:24
Accusative · Plural · Neuter Luke 14:19
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