KJV dictionary & concordance
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.
Definition sources
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Genesis 27:40
Complete exact-word concordance
And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
And another said, I haue bought fiue yoke of oxen, and I goe to prooue them: I pray thee haue me excused.
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Source order
1 · Direct Scripture definition
my yoke is easy
2 · KJV context and cross-references
Historical English dictionary sources
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.
