G5268

ὑποζύγιον

hypozygion

Adjective · Neuter of a compound of ὑπό (G5259) and ζυγός (G2218)

Neuter of a compound of G5259 and G2218; an animal under the yoke (draught-beast), i.e. (specially), a donkey:—ass.

Outline

under the yoke
a beast of burden, an ass

the ass was the common animal used by the Orientals on journey and for carrying burdens

Usages

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.

Quoting Zechariah 9:9

¶ Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

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2 Peter 2:16

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

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