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Matthew 11:29-30. Take my yoke upon you — Believe in and obey me: hearken to me as a teacher, rely on me as a Saviour, and be subject to me as a governor. And learn of me — Μαθετε απ ’ εμου, Be my disciples; be taught by me, namely, all things pertaining to your acceptance with God, your duty, and your happiness: for I am meek and lowly in heart — Meek toward all men, lowly ...
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Rest Under the Yoke Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;...
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Berean Greek New Testament 2016 ἄρατε τὸν ζυγόν μου ἐφ’ ὑμᾶς...
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Matthew 11:30. χρηστός, kindly to wear.Christ’s doctrine...
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Take my yoke - This is a figure taken from the use of oxen,...
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- Yoke Definition
- Bible Meaning of Yoke
- The Yoke of Jesus
- Yoke and Discipleship
According to Smith’s Bible Dictionary, Yoke means "A well-known implement of husbandry, frequently used metaphorically for subjection, e.g. (1 Kings 12:4, 1 Kings 9-11) hence an "iron yoke" represents unusually galling bondage. (Jeremiah 28:48; Jeremiah 28:13)." In Easton’s Bible Dictionary, a yoke is defined to be: Fitted on the neck of oxen for t...
The word "yoke" is used in the Bible in various ways, but it most often refers to a wooden frame placed over the necks of two animals so that they can pull together a plow or cart. In this sense, a yoke represents teamwork and cooperation. However, the word "yoke" can also be used to symbolize oppression and slavery. For example, in the book of Deu...
When Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you” (Matthew 11:29), He meant that we are to submit ourselves to Him every day in every way. A yoke was made of wood, hand-carved to fit the neck and shoulders of the animal to prevent pain or discomfort. In ancient culture, the word yoke was a term that was used to describe submission. So when someone was descr...
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loosen the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?” (Isaiah 58:6) Jesus, if we’re willing, releases the yoke of our oppression and encourages us to take on His yoke instead. He said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me. My yoke is ea...
Jan 4, 2022 · Wearing a yoke of bondage is a fitting metaphor for this slavery because an animal (or person) bound by a yoke must obey its master. Under the Old Testament covenant, the Jews labored under the law in an attempt to be justified or made right before God (Romans 2:13). But under the New Covenant, God’s grace confirmed by the blood of Jesus ...
May 13, 2024 · The yoke of Jesus is light and easy to carry because it is the yoke of repentance and faith followed by a singular commitment to follow Him. As the apostle John says, “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments.
Mar 24, 2024 · Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy [NLT: easy to bear], and My burden is light ” (Matt. 11:28-30) This verse has been one that I’ve mentally skimmed most of my life, picking up the gist but not really internalizing.
Nov 3, 2018 · Isaiah 10:27 defines the anointing as the burden-removing, yoke-destroying power of God. The anointing is what delivers God’s people and sets the captives free. The anointing is literally God on flesh doing what flesh can’t do. It is God’s super added to our natural. Acts 10:38 described the impact of the anointing on the life and ...
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A properly fitting yoke will not produce any discomfort or cause sores to form but allow the animal to work at its full potential. Of course, the yoke does not take away the work but aids the animal in performing the task. A yoke ties two animals together, and they must work together, or the work will not be done. Cattle are good work animals ...
