Ancient Yokes
The yoke. The yoke is a rude stick that fits the necks of the cattle. Two straight sticks project down each side, and a cord at the end of these sticks and underneath the cattle's necks holds the yoke on the necks.
These yokes of wood are often spoken of in the Scriptures (Jeremiah 28:13, etc.).
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