ζεῦγος zeûgos
Meaning
a couple, i.e. a team (of oxen yoked together) or brace (of birds tied together)
In the King James Version: yoke, pair
Derivation: from the same as G2218 (ζυγός);
Where it is used
- Luke 2:24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
- Luke 14:19 Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’