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yoke

Meaning of “yoke”

Sense 1: A frame fitted to the necks of draft animals, joining them for work. Sense 2: A pair of animals so joined. Sense 3: A bond, burden, service, or condition of subjection.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
59 occurrences53 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 27:40

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Leviticus 26:13
I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 26:13 · retained source text

I am the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that yee should not be their bondmen, & I haue broken the bandes of your yoke, and made you go vpright.

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Matthew 11:30

my yoke is easy

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A piece of timber ... fitted with bows for receiving the necks of oxen; by which means two are connected for drawing. ... A mark of servitude; slavery; bondage. ... A chain; a link; a bond of connection. ... A couple; a pair; as a yoke of oxen. ... Service.

volume 2, leaf 951, column 3 (noun entry, senses 1-5)

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