Strong's G2218 (Greek)

Greek: ζυγός (zygós)

Pronunciation: dzoo-gos'

Derivation: from the root of ζεύγνυμι (zeúgnymi) (to join, especially by a "yoke")

Definition: a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)

KJV Renderings: pair of balances, yoke