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Yom Kippur (Hebrew Yom Hakkippurim. Vulgate, Dies Expiationum, and Dies Propitiationis — Leviticus 23:27-28) The rites to be observed on the Day of Atonement are fully set forth in the sixteenth chapter of Leviticus (cf. Exodus 30:10; Leviticus 23:27-31, 25:9; Numbers 29:7-11). It was a most solemn fast, on which no food could be taken … Continue reading “Yom Kippur”

Yokefellow See Synzygus. Fuente: Dictionary of the Apostolic Church Yokefellow YOKEFELLOW.See Synzygus. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Yokefellow an adjective denoting “yoked together,” is used as a noun in Phi 4:3, “a yokefellow, fellow laborer;” probably here it is a proper name, Synzygus, addressed as “true,” or “genuine” (gnesios), i.e., “properly so-called.” Fuente: Vine’s … Continue reading “Yokefellow”

Yoke, Yoked “a yoke,” serving to couple two things together, is used (1) metaphorically, (a) of submission to authority, Mat 11:29-30, of Christ’s “yoke,” not simply imparted by Him but shared with Him; (b) of bondage, Act 15:10; Gal 5:1, of bondage to the Law as a supposed means of salvation; (c) of bondservice to … Continue reading “Yoke, Yoked”

Yoke, Figurative Lev 26:13; Isa 9:4; Isa 10:27; Jer 2:20; Jer 5:5; Jer 28:2; Jer 28:4; Jer 28:10; Jer 30:8; Lam 1:14; Lam 3:27; Mat 11:29-30; Act 15:10 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Yoke-fellow (), a colleague (Php 4:3). But many interpreters regard the word there as a proper name, Syzigus (although the gender is uncertain), as it occurs in connection with other actual names, and the person addressed would not otherwise be specified at all. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Yoke-fellow (Phil. 4:3), one … Continue reading “Yoke-Fellow”

YOKE A symbol of subjection and servitude, 1Ki 12:4 ; an iron yoke, of severe oppression, Deu 28:48 . The ceremonial law was a yoke, a burden-some restriction, Mal 15:10 Gal 5:1 . The withdrawing or breaking of a yoke denoted a temporary or an unlimited emancipation form bondage, Isa 58:6 Jer 2:20, and sometimes … Continue reading “Yoke”

Yogins are the followers of the Yoga (q.v.) system of Hindu philosophy, but in popular acceptation a term generally denoting a Hindu ascetic or devotee, a man who has entered the fourth stage of religious life as described in the sastras. A large class of such persons forms a division of the votaries of Siva. … Continue reading “Yogins”

Yogin, Yogini (Skr.) The man, the woman, practicing Yoga (q.v.). — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Yogasutras Famous work by Patanjali (q.v.) on which is founded Yoga, one of the great systems of Indian philosophy (q.v.). It is essentially a mental discipline in eight stages (see Yoga) for the attainment of spiritual freedom without neglecting physical and moral preparation. In philosophic outlook, the sutras (q.v.) and most commentaries on them are … Continue reading “Yogasutras”

Yogacara A Mahayana (q.v.) Buddhist school which puts emphasis on Yoga (q.v.) as well is acara, ethical conduct. Believing in subjective idealism, it is also designated as Vijnana-vada (q.v.). Since we know the world never apart from the form it has in consciousness, the latter is an essential to it. All things exist in consciousness, … Continue reading “Yogacara”