Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὑποζύγιον”
Understanding hypozýgion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a compound of ὑπό and ζυγός ass. - an animal under the yoke (draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey
G5268
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὑποζύγιον
Phonetichoop-od-zoog'-ee-on
Transliterationhypozýgion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a compound of ὑπό and ζυγός ass. - an animal under the yoke (draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:5 | “Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.” Word: ὑποζύγιον (hypozýgion) | |
| 2 Peter 2:16 | “But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.” Word: ὑποζύγιον (hypozýgion) |