Zeûgos — G2201

Definition

neuter noun

a couple, i.e. a team (of oxen yoked together) or brace (of birds tied together)

1. two draught-cattle (horses or oxen or mules) yoked together, a pair or yoke of beasts
2. universally, a pair

Usually translated as

yoke, pair

Origin

from the same as G2218

• zygós (G2218)

Occurrences

Zeûgos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2)

• Luke 2:24 — And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair (ζεῦγος) of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
• Luke 14:19 — And another said, I have bought five yoke (ζεύγη) of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.