Strong G2086ἑτεροζυγέω

to yoke a mismatch

Transliteration
heterozugeō
Pronunciation
het-er-od-zoog-eh'-o
Morphology
Greek Verb

Definition

From a compound of G2087 and G2218; to yoke up differently that is (figuratively) to associate discordantly: - unequally yoke together with.

Detailed definition

ἑτερο-ζυγέω, -ῶ
[in LXX cf. ἑτερόζυγος, Lev.19:19 (יְקַמְעָם)*;]
to be unequally yoked: metaphorically, with dative of person(s), 2Co.6:14.†
(AS)

In the Bible

Strong G2086 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • yoke1

First verses

  1. 2 Corinthians 6:14
    Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
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Detailed Greek dictionary
ἑτερο-ζῠγέω,
draw unequally, [Refs 2nd c.AD+ (2nd c.AD: Apollonius Biographus “Lex.” see at {ἰσοφόροι}: with _dative_, ἑ. ἀπίστοις)] to be yoked in unequal partnership with unbelievers, [NT (NT.2Cor.6.14.)]