Greek word study
ζυγός G2218
- Transliteration
- zygós
- KJV glosses
- pair of balances, yoke
Lexical summary
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation)
also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation)
also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information