A device put around the necks of animals or men to harness them together. The yoke of Christ is a symbol for discipleship, whereas the yoke of bondage is a symbol for oppression.

My yoke is easy, and my burden is light, Matt. 11: 29-30. Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers, 2 Cor. 6: 14. Be not entangled with the yoke of bondage, Gal. 5: 1. Neither do we desire to bring any one to the yoke of bondage, Alma 44: 2. The sufferings of the Saints is an iron yoke, a strong band, and the chains of hell, D&C 123: 1-3, 7-8.