ζεῦγος

zeugosa yoke/pairHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter2 occurrences1 book2 verses

Definition

ζεῦγος, -εος (-ους), τό

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

1. a yoke of beasts: Luke 14:19.

2. a pair of any­thing, Luke 2:24 (LXX).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Luke 2:24Ζεῦγος · A pair
    …and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
  2. Luke 14:19Ζεύγη · yoke
    Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’