Strong's Lexicon
G2201
G2201 — ζεῦγος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2201 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ζεῦγος |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | from the root of zeugnumi "to join, especially by a yoke" |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | zeugos |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | dzyoo`-gos |
| Meaning: | 1. a couple 2. a team (of oxen yoked together) 3. a brace (of birds tied together) |
| KJV Renderings: | yoke, pair |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ζεῦγος, ζευγεος (ζεύγους), τό (ζεύγνυμι to join, yoke),
1. two draught-cattle (horses or oxen or mules) yoked together, a pair or yoke of beasts: Luk 14:19 (צֶמֶד, 1>Ki 19:19, etc.; often in Greek Writ; from Homer, Iliad 18, 543 down).
2. universally, a pair: Luk 2:24 (Herodotus 3, 130; Aeschylus Ag. 44; Xenophon, oec. 7, 18, and often in Greek writings).
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ζεῦγος (yoke)
Luke 2:24
- KJV: And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons
- GK: και του δούναι θυσίαν κατά το ειρημένον εν νόμω κυρίου ζεύγος τρυγόνων η δύο νεοσσούς περιστερών
Luke 14:19
- KJV: And another said I have bought five yoke of oxen and I go to prove them I pray thee have me excused
- GK: και έτερος είπε ζεύγη βοών ηγόρασα πέντε και πορεύομαι δοκιμάσαι αυτά ερωτώ σε έχε με παρητημένον