ζυγὸν
zygós
a pair of scales
A wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of two animals, usually oxen, to enable them to pull together; by extension, a device or means of joining two entities. Figuratively, it denotes a state of being coupled, especially in terms of subjection, enslavement, or submission to control or authority. In broader usage, refers metaphorically to a bond, obligation, or any burden imposed by law, rule, or external force. Also, the crossbeam of a balance scale, binding the weighing pans together.
Revelation 6:5 · Word #26
Lexicon G2218
| Lemma | ζυγός |
| Transliteration | zygós |
| Strong's | G2218 |
| Definition | A wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of two animals, usually oxen, to enable them to pull together; by extension, a device or means of joining two entities. Figuratively, it denotes a state of being coupled, especially in terms of subjection, enslavement, or submission to control or authority. In broader usage, refers metaphorically to a bond, obligation, or any burden imposed by law, rule, or external force. Also, the crossbeam of a balance scale, binding the weighing pans together. |
Morphology N ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a pair of scales |
| Literal | yoke-scales |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ζυγός |
| Strong's | G2218 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2218-02
a yoke
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, masculine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,AMS) — functioning as a singular object form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Yoke" directly reflects the core image of a wooden crosspiece that joins and binds two animals together, preserving the root sense of coupling and imposed linkage. The accusative singular form is represented in English as a singular direct object. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
yoke
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'a yoke' is unnecessarily indefinite; Greek lacks the article here and English convention drops it for instrument held by the subject. |