Hebrew · H5923, G2218 · unreviewed

Ol

A yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively · yoke/scales

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עֹל H5923 a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
Pronunciation ʿōl
Yoke denotes subjugation or servitude; figuratively conveys covenant obligation, divine law, or oppressive burden
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ζυγός G2218 yoke/scales
Pronunciation zygós
A yoke symbolizing submission to authority; in NT theology, Christ's yoke represents gracious, liberating discipline.
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What does ol (ol) mean in the Bible?

עֹל · ζυγός is a Hebrew word meaning "yoke, burden, oppressive weight".

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Meaning

yoke, burden, oppressive weight
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

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