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# yoke #
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## Definition: ##
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A yoke is a piece of wood or metal attached to two or more animals to connect them for the purpose of pulling a plow or a cart. There are also several figurative meanings for this term.
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* The term "yoke" is used figuratively to refer to something that joins people for the purpose of working together, such as in serving Jesus.
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* Paul used the term "yokefellow" to refer to someone who was serving Christ as he was. This could also be translated as "fellow worker" or "fellow servant" or "coworker."
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* The term "yoke" is also often used figuratively to refer to a heavy load that someone has to carry, such as when being oppressed by slavery or persecution.
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* In most contexts, it is best to translate this term literally, using the local term for a yoke that is used for farming.
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* Other ways to translate the figurative use of this term could be, "oppressive burden" or "heavy load" or "bond," depending on the context.
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(See also: [bond](../kt/bond.md) **·** [burden](../other/burden.md) **·** [oppress](../kt/oppress.md) **·** [persecute](../other/persecute.md) **·** [servant](../other/servant.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 15:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/15/10)
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* [Galatians 05:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gal/05/01)
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* [Genesis 27:39-40](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/27/39)
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* [Isaiah 09:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/09/04)
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* [Jeremiah 27:1-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jer/27/01)
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* [Matthew 11:28-30](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/11/28)
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* [Philippians 04:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/php/04/01)
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